Gina Carano Returns to the Ring: Rousey vs. Carano MMA Fight Coming to Netflix

Gina Carano’s Highly Anticipated Return to MMA: Rousey vs. Carano on Netflix

Netflix is set to make a significant splash in the world of live sports, adding mixed martial arts (MMA) to its growing roster. The headline event? A highly anticipated fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, scheduled for May 16th at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome. This marks a major move for the streaming giant, following the success of its boxing partnership with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), which featured Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and garnered a record-breaking 125 million viewers.

A Superfight Years in the Making

The bout between Rousey and Gina Carano has been a dream matchup for fans for years. Rousey expressed her excitement, stating, “Been waiting so long to announce this. Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest superfight in women’s combat sport history, and we’re partnering with the fighter-first promoter, MVP, as well as the baddest streamer on the planet, Netflix. This is for all MMA fans past, present, and future.”

Gina Carano echoed the sentiment, revealing, “Ronda came to me and said there is only one person she would make a comeback for, and it’s been her dream to make this fight happen between us.”

Fighter Profiles: Rousey vs. Carano

Ronda Rousey boasts an impressive record of 12-2 (9 submissions, 3 KOs) and is a former UFC champion and Olympic medalist. Her grappling prowess is legendary. Gina Carano, a pioneer for women in MMA, competing in Elite Xtreme Combat and Strikeforce, holds a record of 7-1 (1 submission, 3 KOs). Both athletes have successfully transitioned into acting careers, adding another layer of intrigue to this clash of titans.

Netflix’s Expansion into Live Sports

“After the record-breaking success in boxing, we wanted our first MMA event to be truly legendary,” said Netflix VP of Sports, Gabe Spitzer. “These are more than just athletes — they are generational stars, and having them headline our MMA debut at the Intuit Dome is a defining moment for us.” This event signals Netflix’s commitment to becoming a major player in the live sports landscape. You can learn more about Netflix’s sports strategy here.

Event Details

Event: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
Date: May 16th
Location: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles
Tickets: Go on sale March 5th

The card will feature additional fights to be announced soon. Don’t miss this historic event as Gina Carano steps back into the octagon!

Source: TheWrap