Netflix to Stream Global Premiere of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Event Live

Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano via armbar submission in 17 seconds during a mixed martial arts event on May 16, 2026. The bout served as the headliner for a fight card streamed live on Netflix from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

The event marked the debut of mixed martial arts programming for the streaming platform. The production was managed by Most Valuable Promotions, the promotion founded by Jake Paul, which expanded into the sport by partnering with the streaming service to secure several high-profile free agents.

The main card included several other matchups featuring former UFC champions and veterans. In the co-main event, Nate Diaz faced Mike Perry in a welterweight bout.

former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou returned to action to compete against Philipe Lins.

Rousey’s victory on May 16, 2026, follows a career defined by rapid ascensions and high-profile matchups. She first gained prominence in Strikeforce, where she became the women’s bantamweight champion.

Her performance in Strikeforce influenced UFC president Dana White to reverse his previous position against allowing women to compete in the promotion. Rousey subsequently made her UFC debut in 2013 as the inaugural champion.

During her tenure as champion, Rousey successfully defended her title six times. However, her streak ended with a knockout loss to Holly Holm in 2015, followed by another knockout loss to Amanda Nunes in 2016. Those results eventually led to her departure from the sport.

The May 16 event was positioned as a significant viewership opportunity for Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions, leveraging the history between Rousey and Carano to anchor their entry into the MMA market.