Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Superfight Set for Netflix
A long-anticipated superfight between MMA pioneers Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano is reportedly set to take place on Netflix. In other crossover news, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has apparently spoken with UFC President Dana White about a potential future in combat sports.
- The fight is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and will be Netflix's first-ever live MMA broadcast. - This featherweight bout will be professionally sanctioned under the Unified Rules of MMA, consisting of five 5-minute rounds with 4-ounce gloves inside a hexagon cage. - The event is being staged by Most Valuable Promotions, a company co-founded by influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul. - This marks a significant return for both athletes; Rousey (39) has not competed in MMA since 2016, and Carano (43) has been away from the sport since 2009. - Since her last MMA fight, Rousey was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame and became a champion in WWE, making her the only woman to hold titles in both the UFC and WWE. - Carano, considered a trailblazer for women's MMA, transitioned to an acting career after her last fight in 2009, appearing in films like "Deadpool" and the series "The Mandalorian." - According to Carano, the fight was initiated by Rousey, who stated Carano was the only opponent she would come out of retirement for. - Jaylen Brown's interest in combat sports is rooted in family history, as his father, Marselles Brown, is a former world heavyweight boxing champion.
