Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano: Two pioneers of women’s mixed martial arts are set to meet in a long-awaited showdown. Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are set to headline a historic super fight in 2026 in Los Angeles. This is a watershed moment for mixed martial arts and live streaming. For fans, this is the culmination of years of anticipation.
Rousey Announces Historic Superfight with Carano
The showdown, which has been billed as a turning point for women in combat sports, is set for May 16, 2026. The match will be contested at featherweight over five five-minute rounds and this match is also significant for being a bold step in live sports streaming. This will be Netflix’s first major live MMA broadcast. Rousey described it as “the greatest women’s MMA fight in history,” touting it as a comeback and a celebration for trailblazers in women’s MMA.
When & Where to Watch Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Fight
The match is scheduled for the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and the match will be available live for Netflix subscribers. Industry experts have noted that live sports streaming is a multibillion-dollar race for streaming services. Combat sports are said to be highly engaging.
Who is Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey, 39 year old is often credited for taking women’s MMA into the spotlight being an Olympic bronze medalist in judo, she paved her way into history by being the first woman in UFC history and being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018. However, her journey didn’t end in MMA, she ventured into professional wrestling and movies.
Ronda Rousey Net Worth
Ronda Rousey’s estimated net worth is about $14 million. She earns her money from various sources including purses from her fights, WWE contracts, acting jobs and endorsements. Apparently, her biggest paychecks from her MMA fights were around $3 million for one fight and she also earns from her books and movies.
Who is Gina Carano
Carano was 43 years old when she was one of the female pioneers in the world of MMA, fighting in big promotions long before Rousey’s arrival in the scene while after her fighting career, she made the shift to Hollywood and established herself in the world of action flicks.
Gina Carano Net Worth
Carano’s current net worth is in the $4 to 5 million bracket and most of it is from her acting, modeling, endorsements and production work since she left MMA.
Gina Carano vs Ronda Rousey: Who Is Richer?
Coming to their financial status, Rousey is clearly ahead of Carano. Rousey’s long tenure as a UFC superstar and her stint in WWE are ahead of Carano’s slightly shorter MMA stint. However, both have managed to leverage their MMA success to gain more opportunities in other areas.
FAQ’s
1. When is the Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight?
The superfight is scheduled for May 16, 2026.
2. Where will the event take place?
It will be held at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.
3. How can fans watch the fight live?
The bout will stream live globally on Netflix for subscribers.
4. What weight class will the fight be contested in?
The matchup is set at featherweight (145 pounds) over five rounds.
5. Is this Ronda Rousey’s return to MMA?
Yes, it marks her first professional MMA fight in nearly a decade.
