The wait is finally over for one of the year’s most anticipated events. After ten years away from the spotlight of mixed martial arts, Ronda Rousey is set to make her comeback this Saturday night in Los Angeles. She’s not returning alone; Rousey will face off against another icon of the sport, Gina Carano, who has also been absent from the ring for some time. This highly-anticipated showdown will headline Netflix’s inaugural MMA event at the Intuit Dome.
Rousey’s journey to stardom began with Strikeforce, where she rapidly ascended to claim the women’s bantamweight championship. Her prowess caught the attention of UFC president Dana White, convincing him to embrace women’s MMA, resulting in Rousey’s debut as the UFC’s first female champion in 2013. She successfully defended her title six times until a shocking defeat by Holly Holm in 2015, followed by another loss to Amanda Nunes in 2016, which prompted her to step away from the sport.
Gina Carano is often hailed as a trailblazer for women’s MMA. Her performances in Strikeforce and Elite XC captivated audiences, earning her a shot at the first Strikeforce women’s featherweight championship. Although she fell to Cyborg, one of the fiercest competitors in MMA history, Carano’s impact on the sport was undeniable before she retired.
With Rousey and Carano having been out of the ring for 10 and 17 years, respectively, their return marks a long-awaited dream matchup in Los Angeles.
For those eager to catch the action, predictions, odds, expert insights, and the undercard for the Netflix event featuring Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano are generating significant buzz.
By Brent Brookhouse
This event is not just about the headliners. MVP is putting together an event filled with names familiar to many MMA fans. Look no further than the co-main event when Nate Diaz takes on Mike Perry at welterweight. Plus, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is back when he takes on Philipe Lins. Another former UFC heavyweight champion is also on the main card when Junior dos Santos returns to MMA to take on Robelis Despaigne.
Below is the complete fight card for MVP MMA, along with the latest odds. Check back all week long for the latest news, features and other content around this massive event.
Rousey vs. Carano fight card, odds, results
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
- Ronda Rousey -535 vs. Gina Carano +400, women’s featherweights
- Mike Perry def. Nate Diaz via second-round TKO (corner stoppage)
- Francis Ngannou def. Philipe Lins via first-round knockout (punch)
- Salahdine Parnasse def. Kenneth Cross via first-round TKO (punches)
- Robelis Despaigne def. Junior dos Santos via first-round knockout (punches)
- Namo Fazil def. Jake Babian via second-round submission (anaconda choke)
- Adriano Moraes def. Phumi Nkuta via third-round submission (rear-naked choke)
- Jason Jackson def. Jeff Creighton via first-round knockout (punches)
- David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27)
- Aline Pereira def. Jade Masson-Wong via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
- Brandon Jenkins def. Chris Avila via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Rousey vs. Carano viewing info
- Date: May 16
- Location: Intuit Dome — Inglewood, California
- Start time: 9 p.m. ET (Main card) | 6 p.m. (Preliminary card)
- How to watch: Netflix (Main card, subscription required) | YouTube (Preliminary card)
