MMA legends Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano to un-retire, square off in five-round fight this May
Rousey and Carano will face-off in a fight at the Intuit Dome on May 16
wayfinder-platform.cbssports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
- Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are publicly aligned for a comeback bout, scheduled for May 16 on Netflix, with Netflix streaming the event from a planned multi-round format. This pairing has generated major buzz as a cross-era clash in women’s MMA.[1][5]
- The announcement notes both fighters will undergo medical evaluations ahead of the event, and promoters emphasize the match as a marquee, not merely a nostalgia act, aiming to attract wide viewership.[3][5]
- Multiple outlets have covered press conferences and media days that built anticipation for the event, including official comments from both camps about the significance of the showdown.[4][7]
If you’d like, I can pull in more detail from specific outlets (e.g., quotes from Carano or Rousey, or the exact card structure) or set up a quick timeline of key press events leading to the May 16 date.
Citations:
- Rousey-Carano Netflix bout announced with May 16 date.[1]
- Additional coverage and specifics on the event and medicals.[5][3]
- Press conference and media appearances.[7][4]