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Rousey Says Carano Match Is Biggest Fight
Rousey and Carano headline Jake Paul’s event in a fight aimed at challenging UFC’s dominance, marking a major comeback for both pioneers of women’s MMA.
- On May 16, the bout will headline Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and stream live on Netflix at 145 pounds over five five-minute rounds.
- After talks with the UFC faltered, Rousey said the fighters decided they could mount the fight without the organization and she initially saw the matchup as a personal return to rediscover her love for the sport.
- Carano, now 43, stepped away after a 2009 loss to Cris Cyborg and returns after 17 years, while Rousey hasn't fought in nearly a decade, raising concerns about their ages and layoffs.
- Rousey framed the fight as a career rewrite and said 'This isn't a charity card or nostalgia card', while both fighters stressed the matchup's significance and Carano said the motivation was Ronda asking her.
- Both fighters occupy key roles in women's MMA history, helping mainstream the sport, and Rousey argues the matchup could change the UFC's 'monolith' landscape.
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Former UFC champion and WWE star Ronda Rousey has revealed plans to step back into the MMA cage, announcing a fight against Gina Carano scheduled for May 16, 2026. The bout will mark Rousey’s first MMA appearance in nearly a decade. Her last fight took place in December 2016, when she was defeated by Amanda […]
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