Rousey Vs. Carano Pay: Fight Purses For The Full MVP MMA Card

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Coverage varies in emphasis, with Yahoo Sports focusing on the promotional aspects of MVP's entry into MMA, highlighting the visual elements of the event. In contrast, Forbes provides a more detailed breakdown of fighter payouts, centering…

Trent Reinsmith· May 18, 2026 · 2:01 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 49 views

Rousey Vs. Carano Pay: Fight Purses For The Full MVP MMA Card

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Ronda Rousey faced Gina Carano in a highly anticipated MMA match at the Intuit Dome, resulting in Rousey winning by submission in just 17 seconds. Both fighters earned significant purses, with Rousey taking home $2.2 million and Carano $1.05 million. This event marked the debut of Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions in the MMA arena.

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▪Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in under a minute during their fight on May 16, 2026.
▪Rousey earned a reported fight purse of $2.2 million, while Carano made $1.05 million.
▪The fight was part of the first MMA card from Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.

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BusinessSportsMoneyRousey Vs. Carano Pay: Fight Purses For The Full MVP MMA CardByTrent Reinsmith,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Trent Reinsmith is a Baltimore-based writer who covers MMA and hockey.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 10:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano embrace after their featherweight bout during the main card of Netflix's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at Intuit Dome on May 16, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix)Getty Images for NetflixOn Saturday night, former UFC champion Ronda Rousey did her thing.

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