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Legends Collide: Rousey & Carano Headline Netflix Debut
7 May
Summary
- Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano headline May 16 on Netflix.
- The event marks the first live MMA broadcast on the streaming platform.
- The historic bout features two pioneers of women's MMA.
The sport of mixed martial arts is set to make its debut on Netflix with a historic live broadcast on Saturday, May 16. Headlining this landmark event are two pioneering figures in women's MMA, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. The much-anticipated bout will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
The event, presented by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, will feature a total of 11 fights. The preliminary card is scheduled to commence at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 9 p.m. ET, all available live on the streaming giant.
Ronda Rousey, 39, boasts a decorated career, including a Strikeforce title and multiple UFC defenses, before her retirement. Gina Carano, 43, also a significant figure in the early days of women's MMA, notably headlined a major event in 2009. Their return to the cage for this event marks a significant moment.
Betting markets have established Rousey as the favorite, but the primary allure of this matchup extends beyond the odds. The scale of the Netflix broadcast offers an unprecedented platform for the sport, with the Rousey-Carano fight designed to capture this global spotlight.
