Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano end MMA retirements to fight in May

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 18, 2026 at 08:25 AM

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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, two pioneering MMA fighters, are ending their retirements to fight each other on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The fight, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and broadcast on Netflix, marks Rousey's first MMA appearance since 2016 and Carano's first since 2009. Rousey, 39, and Carano, 43, will compete at 145lb (66kg) for five five-minute rounds. Both fighters are considered iconic figures in MMA history, with Rousey credited for popularizing women's MMA in the UFC and Carano for bringing the sport to mainstream television.

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