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Rousey Returns: Mega Fight vs. Carano Announced!
17 Feb
Summary
- Ronda Rousey returns to MMA after nearly a decade-long retirement.
- She will face fellow legend Gina Carano in May.
- The fight will stream live on Netflix as a historic women's combat sport event.
Ronda Rousey, a former UFC bantamweight champion, is set to return to mixed martial arts after an absence of nearly ten years. She announced her comeback, confirming a highly anticipated showdown with fellow MMA icon Gina Carano. This monumental fight is scheduled to take place on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
The superfight is being promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and will be the first professional MMA event to stream live on Netflix. Both Rousey and Carano are recognized as pioneers who significantly advanced women's roles in combat sports, making this bout a landmark event.
Rousey, 39, last competed in 2016. Carano, 43, has been inactive since 2009 but expressed excitement and respect for Rousey's request to make this fight happen.
Bidarian of Most Valuable Promotions highlighted Rousey's unique status as an athlete who transcends combat sports, citing her past ticket sales and pay-per-view generation.
