The long-awaited MMA showdown between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano is officially set for Saturday, May 16, 2026, in what is already shaping up to be one of the biggest combat sports events of the year.
Promoted by Most Valuable Promotions, the event takes place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and marks a historic moment for MMA streaming. The event will become the first-ever live MMA card broadcast exclusively on Netflix.
What Time Does Rousey vs. Carano Start?
The full fight card begins Saturday, May 16, with the preliminary fights starting at 6 p.m. ET. The main card begins at 9 p.m. ET.
Event Schedule
- Preliminary Card: 6 p.m. ET
- Main Card: 9 p.m. ET
- Main Event: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
- Location: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, California
The headline fight will be contested at 145 pounds over five five-minute rounds using traditional MMA four-ounce gloves.
Where to Watch Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
Fans can stream the entire event exclusively on Netflix. The fight card is included with all Netflix subscription plans at no additional cost.
Streaming Platforms
- Netflix (Main Card and Prelims)
- Tudum (Preliminary coverage)
- MVP YouTube Channel (Select prelim coverage)
Netflix previously entered the combat sports space through boxing broadcasts and continues its expansion with this major MMA event. The platform is also scheduled to stream the upcoming Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather rematch later this year.
Rousey vs. Carano Full Fight Card
Main Card (9 p.m. ET – Netflix)
- Women’s Featherweight: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
- Welterweight: Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry
- Heavyweight: Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins
- Featherweight: Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenny Cross
- Heavyweight: Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne
Preliminary Card (6 p.m. ET – Netflix)
- Welterweight: Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian
- Flyweight: Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta
- Welterweight: Jason Jackson vs. Jeff Creighton
- Featherweight: David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales
- 130-pound Catchweight: Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong
- 165-pound Catchweight: Chris Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins
Historic Night for Women’s MMA
The matchup between Rousey and Carano represents a major crossover moment in women’s MMA. Rousey helped elevate the UFC into the mainstream during her championship run, while Carano became one of the sport’s earliest female stars before transitioning into Hollywood.
Now, the two pioneers will finally meet inside the cage in front of a global Netflix audience in one of the most anticipated MMA fights in years.