Rousey vs. Carano was a fun encore for MMA stars of yesteryear — but clearly no threat to UFC
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in a submission victory at a Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) event held at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on May 16, 2026. The card, featuring past MMA stars like Mike Perry, Nate Diaz, and Francis Ngannou, was praised for its production but criticized for lacking long-term viability. Despite the spectacle, the event was seen as a nostalgic encore rather than a serious challenge to the UFC's dominance in MMA.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano by submission in the main event of the MVP and Netflix MMA card.
- ▪The event took place at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, on May 16, 2026.
- ▪UFC declined Rousey's proposal for a one-off fight against Carano before she partnered with MVP and Netflix.
- ▪Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of MVP, helped organize the event after previously working for the UFC.
- ▪The card also featured Mike Perry defeating Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou defeating Philipe Lins.
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