Ronda Rousey News

Curtis Calhoun - March 18, 2026

The upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card continues to add huge fights, most recently in the form of a former Bellator champion. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey’s return to the cage against Gina Carano is gaining traction just weeks ahead of the highly-anticipated event.

Curtis Calhoun - March 17, 2026

Longtime UFC analyst Joe Rogan believes Ronda Rousey’s critical remarks about the promotion’s pay structure could lead to major reform. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is at the center of one of the biggest nights in combat sports this year when she returns to the cage against Gina Carano in May. Rousey and Carano headline a stacked card promoted by Most Valuable Promotions, featuring Francis Ngannou’s comeback and Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2026

A former UFC slugger has been critical of Ronda Rousey, but he’s actually defending “Rowdy” in one regard. Rousey is scheduled to make her MMA comeback on May 16 under Most Valuable Promotions. She will collide with Gina Carano in the headliner of a card that will air live on Netflix.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 16, 2026

Ronda Rousey has put UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell on blast as more announcements are made for the undercard of her fight with Gina Carano. On Monday, Most Valuable Promotions announced the addition of Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry to the May 16 event set to be headlined by Rousey vs. Carano. The card has been filling up, as a heavyweight clash between Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins had already been booked.

Curtis Calhoun - March 12, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey’s return to the cage after a nine-year hiatus will coincide with UFC Vegas 117. It’s been almost a full decade since former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey competed inside the cage. After suffering back-to-back losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, Rousey parted ways with the UFC in a disappointing end to an otherwise legendary run in the promotion.

Curtis Calhoun - March 11, 2026

Women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano issued a fiery response to former UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland’s critical remarks. Gina Carano and former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will square off in one of the biggest fights in women’s MMA history on May 16th. The fight came together 17 years after Carano’s last bout, and a full decade since Rousey’s last appearance in the Octagon against Amanda Nunes.

Curtis Calhoun - March 11, 2026

MMA legend Cris Cyborg hit back at UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey’s attacks on her at the first Gina Carano fight press conference. The pre-fight buildup for Ronda Rousey’s return to the cage against women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano is underway, and their first press conference on Tuesday didn’t disappoint. Rousey and Carano, along with former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou and his upcoming opponent Philipe Lins, appeared in front of fans and media to build up the highly-anticipated event.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 11, 2026

Valentina Shevchenko is none too pleased being lumped in Ronda Rousey’s rant towards UFC. Rousey is set for a comeback fight against Gina Carano on May 16, but the bout will not be taking place under the UFC banner. Instead, the bout will headline a card on Netflix that is being promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.

Curtis Calhoun - March 9, 2026

Ronda Rousey used Francis Ngannou’s upcoming MMA return to take a shot at her former promotion and the upcoming White House fight card. UFC CEO Dana White made headlines last weekend when he finally, formally announced the UFC’s plans for the upcoming White House card in June. UFC Freedom 250 is headlined by a lightweight title unification bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, and features a co-headliner between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2026

Alexander Volkanovski isn’t as down on Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano as others. Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions recently announced that Rousey and Carano are set to collide in a five-round MMA fight on May 16. Rousey hasn’t fought since late 2016, while Carano hasn’t had a pro MMA bout since 2009. Not long before the announcement was made, Carano’s coach John Wood said he wouldn’t rule out a return fight.

Curtis Calhoun - February 25, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey pivoted on some of her past concerning admissions about her neurological health ahead of her MMA comeback. Ronda Rousey nearly broke the internet when it was announced she’ll make her first MMA appearance in 10 years against fellow fighting pioneer, Gina Carano, in an upcoming Most Valuable Promotions main event. Rousey will return to the cage for the first time since a loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207.

BJ Penn Staff - February 25, 2026

Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey seems to be in great shape ahead of her anticipated return to competition. Rousey, 37, is the first women’s champion in UFC history, having claimed bantamweight gold with a win over Liz Carmouche in 2013. However, she has not fought since she suffered a knockout loss to Amanda Nunes in late 2016.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 23, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber doesn’t share the same view that Sean Strickland does as far as the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano bout is concerned. Strickland recently told Newsweek Sports that that he has no interest in the fight and said he thinks Rousey will “steamroll” Carano. The former UFC Middleweight Champion also shared his belief that Carano simply got attention because she was “hot” during a period when women’s MMA was “sucked.”‘

Harry Kettle - February 23, 2026

Dana White has given his thoughts on Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano being booked for a Netflix show as opposed to the UFC. As we know, later this year we will see Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano make their respective returns to mixed martial arts competition. They will collide on Netflix in association with Most Valuable Promotions, although many expected that if Ronda did wind up returning to the sport, it would likely be with the UFC. Alas, that didn’t quite come to fruition.

BJ Penn Staff - February 18, 2026

Former UFC champ Sean Strickland has no interest in watching Ronda Rousey fight Gina Carano on Netflix this May. Rousey will meet Carano in a pro MMA bout on May 16. Both women rank among the most influential fighters in the history of women’s MMA, so the bout will definitely generate huge viewership—possibly more than the upcoming UFC White House card.

BJ Penn Staff - February 18, 2026

Ronda Rousey has issued a friendly challenge to the UFC ahead of her hotly anticipated clash with fellow MMA legend Gina Carano. Rousey and Carano will collide on Netflix on May 16. It will be a professional MMA bout promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. The May 16 date puts the fight just one month ahead of the anticipated UFC White House card (June 14), which UFC brass hope will break MMA viewership records.

Curtis Calhoun - February 17, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey wanted her MMA comeback against Gina Carano to take place in the Octagon before Dana White shut it down. In one of the most surprising combat sports twists in recent years, UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey will return to the cage and fight in MMA for the first time since 2016. Rousey and women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano will square off in a five-round fight under the Most Valuable Promotions banner on May 16th.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 17, 2026

MMA fans have voiced their opinion on Ronda Rousey’s comeback fight against Gina Carano, who is also ending her combat sports retirement. Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix announced that a matchup once thought to be a fantasy long gone has been booked. UFC Hall of Famer Rousey and Carano will clash in a five-round MMA fight on May 16. Before Rousey, Carano was the biggest name in women’s combat sports. After Carano exited the sport, Rousey became a pioneer for women’s MMA.