Ronda Rousey News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2026

Ronda Rousey didn’t enter her comeback fight in the MVP MMA 1 headliner at full health. Few could’ve noticed that Rousey suffered an injury prior to her 17-second submission victory over Gina Carano this past Saturday. “Rowdy” looked as focused as she’s ever been, and it allowed her to secure the quick finish over the fellow women’s MMA pioneer.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026

Ronda Rousey believes UFC’s decision to reveal Conor McGregor’s return fight during Francis Ngannou’s walkout speaks volumes about how the promotion feels about MVP MMA. Most Valuable Promotions held its first MMA event this past Saturday inside the Intuit Dome. Rousey headlined the card against Gina Carano in a comeback bout for both women’s MMA pioneers. “Rowdy” took Carano down quickly and secured a 17-second armbar finish. It’s Rousey’s first pro MMA win since 2015.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026

Ronda Rousey has high praise for Gina Carano following their quick encounter in the main event of MVP MMA 1. Rousey and Carano shared the cage inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood this past Saturday. For many, the path to victory for “Rowdy” was simple. Most expected Rousey to take Carano down and submit her via armbar, which is exactly what transpired. Rousey didn’t wait long, as she secured the submission finish in just 17 seconds.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White reached out to Ronda Rousey hours prior to her comeback fight. Rousey and Gina Carano went toe-to-toe inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood this past Saturday. This was “Rowdy’s” first pro MMA fight since late 2016. Carano’s inactivity was even longer having been away from combat sports competition since 2009. It only took Rousey 17 seconds to put Carano away with an armbar.

Curtis Calhoun - May 15, 2026

PFL star Dakota Ditcheva isn’t a Ronda Rousey supporter anymore after her controversial comments about Khamzat Chimaev. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is just hours away from her return to Mixed Martial Arts for the first time since losing to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207. Rousey and fellow women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano headline a stacked card on Saturday in Los Angeles, put together by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2026

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano tipped the scales ahead of their big comeback fight in Inglewood. Rousey and Carano are set to collide in a women’s featherweight battle, and now that matchup is official following the weigh-ins. Rousey weighed in at 142 pounds, while Carano clocked in at 141.4 pounds.

Harry Kettle - May 15, 2026

MMA legend Ronda Rousey has given her thoughts on recent remarks made by former UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev. Tomorrow night, Ronda Rousey will compete in mixed martial arts for the first time in almost 10 years when she squares off with Gina Carano. There’s been a lot of talk about the fight and the implications of it, mainly related to the emergence of MVP MMA and what that could mean for the future of the sport.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 14, 2026

Sean Strickland may have slammed the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight, but that isn’t stopping him from looking to attend Saturday’s event. Prior to his UFC Houston fight with Anthony Hernandez back in February, Strickland told Newsweek that he had zero interest in the Rousey vs. Carano matchup, which is scheduled to take place inside the Intuit Dome.

Cole Shelton - May 13, 2026

Ronda Rousey is ready for her MMA return. Rousey is set to return to the Octagon on Saturday in the main event of MVP’s first MMA event on Netflix. The former UFC champion will take on Gina Carano, and heading into the bout, Rousey is a -590 favorite while Carano is a +390 underdog on FanDuel.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 12, 2026

Gina Carano is a massive betting underdog going into Saturday’s fight with Ronda Rousey, but one retired UFC vet is going against the grain. Carano hasn’t been in a pro MMA fight since 2009, while Rousey’s most recent bout took place in late 2016. The two women’s MMA pioneers will headline Most Valuable Promotion’s first MMA event inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The event will be streamed live on Netflix.

Harry Kettle - May 12, 2026

MMA veteran Ronda Rousey has given her unfiltered thoughts on UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell. This weekend, Ronda Rousey will make her long-awaited return to mixed martial arts when she goes head to head with Gina Carano. While they will be competing under the MVP MMA umbrella, the original plan, seemingly, was for the Ultimate Fighting Championship to put on this bout.

Curtis Calhoun - May 11, 2026

It’s safe to say that Cris Cyborg wants to do everything she can to help former rival Gina Carano defeat Ronda Rousey in their upcoming fight. We’re just days away from UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey’s return to the cage after a 10-year hiatus against Gina Carano in a Most Valuable Promotions headliner. Rousey hasn’t fought since suffering back-to-back losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes in the UFC, and seemed destined to never appear in Mixed Martial Arts again.

Curtis Calhoun - April 29, 2026

Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili was shocked by how good Gina Carano looks in camp ahead of her Ronda Rousey fight. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey will make her highly anticipated return to Mixed Martial Arts almost a full decade after her star-studded run in the Octagon came to an end. After back-to-back losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, Rousey seemed destined for a permanent retirement, before Most Valuable Promotions knocked on the door and offered her the Gina Carano fight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 27, 2026

Ronda Rousey believes there is room in the MMA space outside of UFC. Rousey will test that theory when she makes her comeback fight on May 16. She is set to collide with fellow women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano. The card will also feature notable ex-UFC stars, such as Nate Diaz, Francis Ngannou, and Mike Perry.

Curtis Calhoun - April 23, 2026

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev didn’t hold back in response to Ronda Rousey’s recent harsh criticism of the promotion. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is weeks away from her highly anticipated return to Mixed Martial Arts after a 10-year absence. Rousey and fellow women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano headline a stacked card on Netflix next month, featuring the returns of Nate Diaz, Mike Perry, and former UFC heavyweight titleholder Francis Ngannou.

Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2026

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison had a fiery response to Ronda Rousey’s viral press conference rant about her. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey and women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison, despite their history in Judo, aren’t the best of friends. Years after they squared off as top prospects at the 2005 U.S. Judo Championships, tensions remain high between Harrison and Rousey, who have both found success in Mixed Martial Arts.

BJ Penn Staff - April 15, 2026

Former UFC champ Ronda Rousey is set to make an unlikely return to the cage on May 16. Her opponent will be fellow women’s MMA trailblazer Gina Carano. Given Rousey’s status as one of the best female fighters ever, and one of the most important figures in the sport’s history, her comeback a very big deal. It’s also headlining the first MMA card ever to air on Netflix, which is another feather in her cap.

Curtis Calhoun - April 14, 2026

Most Valuable Promotions will have to replace a fight on the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card just weeks before the mega event. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey will make her highly anticipated return to Mixed Martial Arts when she squares off against fellow women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano on May 16th. Rousey vs. Carano headlines a stacked Most Valuable Promotions card, which will be broadcast live on Netflix.