The women’s MMA superfight a decade in the making is finally here — and it’s streaming FREE on Netflix tonight.
Tonight, two of the most iconic names in the history of women’s mixed martial arts step into the hexagon for a fight fans have been asking for since the sport first broke into the mainstream. Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano headlines MVP MMA 1 — Netflix’s first-ever live MMA broadcast — live from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
This is not an exhibition. This is a professional women’s featherweight (145 lbs) MMA bout, contested over five rounds. Both fighters are coming out of long retirements to settle one of combat sports’ greatest “what-ifs.”
Table of Contents
🥊 Fighter Breakdown: Tale of the Tape
| Stat | Ronda Rousey “Rowdy” | Gina Carano “Conviction” |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 12–2–0 | 7–1–0 |
| Height | 5’6″ | 5’8″ |
| Fight Weight | 135 → 145 lbs | 143 lbs |
| Last Fight | Dec 30, 2016 | Aug 15, 2009 |
| Retirement Length | ~10 years | ~17 years |
| Notable Titles | UFC Bantamweight Champion | Strikeforce Featherweight Title Challenger |
| Odds | –535 FAVORITE | +400 Underdog |
| Fan Picks to Win | 90% | 10% |
📋 Full Fight Card — MVP MMA 1
Main Card · 9 PM ET on Netflix (free with all subscriptions)
- ⭐ MAIN EVENT — Women’s Featherweight (145 lbs): Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
- Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry — Welterweight (170 lbs)
- Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins — Heavyweight (265 lbs)
- Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross — Lightweight (155 lbs)
- Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne — Heavyweight (265 lbs)
Preliminary Card · 6 PM ET — FREE on YouTube
- Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian — Welterweight
- Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta — Catchweight
- Jason Jackson vs. Jeff Creighton — Welterweight
- David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales — Featherweight
- Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong — Catchweight
- Brandon Jenkins vs. Chris Avila — Catchweight
📊 Live Results (Updating)
🔴 Results updating live as the event progresses — last updated May 16, 2026
| Fight | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano | 🔴 IN PROGRESS | Main Event — Live Now |
| Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry | ⏳ Awaiting Result | Main Card |
| Namo Fazil def. Jake Babian | ✅ Final | D’Arce Choke, R2 (0:58) |
| Adriano Moraes def. Phumi Nkuta | ✅ Final | Rear-Naked Choke (Tech Sub), R3 (4:59) |
| Jason Jackson def. Jefferson Creighton | ✅ Final | KO, R1 (0:22) |
| David Mgoyan def. Albert Morales | ✅ Final | Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27) |
| Aline Pereira def. Jade Masson-Wong | ✅ Final | Split Decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28) |
| Brandon Jenkins def. Chris Avila | ✅ Final | Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) |
📺 How to Watch Rousey vs. Carano Tonight
- 🎬 Main Card: Live on Netflix — starts 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT. Included in ALL Netflix subscription plans at no extra cost.
- 📺 Preliminary Card: Free on YouTube via @MostVPromotions — starts 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT.
- 🌍 International: Available globally on Netflix. Main event expected ~11:30 PM ET (5 AM BST Sunday).
- 🏟️ Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California (home of the LA Clippers).
📖 Why This Fight Matters: The Full Story
For over a decade, Rousey vs. Carano was the women’s MMA fight that everyone wanted but nobody could make happen. The UFC attempted to book it as far back as 2014, but contract negotiations fell apart. For years, Rousey publicly stated she would fight Carano “wherever she wants,” and the dream stayed alive in fans’ hearts.
Ronda Rousey needs no introduction. The former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion stopped her first 12 opponents — most of them in Round 1 — and became arguably the biggest star the UFC had ever seen, rivaling even Conor McGregor in cultural reach. She parlayed that fame into Hollywood blockbusters and a historic WWE career before stepping away from MMA after back-to-back TKO losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes.
Gina Carano is widely recognized as the pioneer of women’s MMA. The Strikeforce and Elite XC star competed in what is recognized as the first nationally televised women’s MMA fight back in 2007, breaking barriers long before a women’s division existed in the UFC. After losing to Cris Cyborg in 2009, Carano pivoted to a successful acting career — most notably playing Cara Dune in The Mandalorian — but says she never stopped being a fighter at heart.
“I get to revive and reveal the fighting side of me because a lot of people either forgot or weren’t around the last time I fought. I had a whole life that opened the doors to those movie opportunities, and it was me being a fighter — a genuine fighter who broke a lot of barriers.”
— Gina Carano, April 2026
The path to tonight wasn’t easy. Carano lost 100 pounds over 18 months to get fight-ready — a massive personal transformation. The UFC had actually booked this fight for late 2025, but when Carano needed more prep time, the deal fell through. Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions stepped in and landed the bout for Netflix, making history in the process.
“I’m just trying to relish every moment and not rush through it. Five years ago I gave up the dream, and then a turn of events and I’m so grateful to Ronda for bringing me back into this.”
— Ronda Rousey, ahead of the fight
This is also a landmark night for Netflix, which is hosting its first-ever live MMA broadcast. Unlike traditional pay-per-view, the main card is included with all Netflix subscriptions — making it one of the most accessible major combat sports events in years.
