Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano odds: Who is favored in blockbuster main event?

MMA fans worldwide are counting down the days to Ronda Rousey’s highly anticipated return to the cage, which is just 10 days away. In a headline-making showdown, she will go toe-to-toe with Gina Carano in a blockbuster Netflix MMA mega-event, broadcast live for audiences around the globe.

Rousey (12-2, 9 submissions, 3 KOs) steps into the octagon after a decade-long hiatus, reigniting one of the most compelling stories in MMA history. Her opponent, the trailblazing Gina Carano (7-1, 1 submission, 3 KO’s), who was once called the “face of women’s MMA,” brings her own legacy to the historic event. This bout marks Netflix’s first-ever live MMA broadcast and serves as the inaugural event of Most Valuable Promotions’ MMA division. The featherweight clash will take place at 145 pounds, fully sanctioned under the Unified Rules of MMA, featuring 5-minute rounds and 4-ounce gloves, promising a high-octane contest.

“I’ve been waiting so long to announce this,” Rousey said to Netflix. “Gina Carano and I are finally going to throw down in what I truly believe is the biggest superfight in women’s combat sports history. We’re making it happen with MVP, a fighter-first promotion, and the world’s most powerful streaming platform, Netflix. This fight is for every MMA fan—past, present, and future.”

Here’s everything you need to know about watching this historic MMA clash, including streaming details, start times, and the latest odds.

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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight

Ronda Rousey spoke candidly at a pre‑fight press conference, blasting the UFC while showing admiration and rivalry for her competitor, Gina Carano, ahead of their May showdown that will be livestreamed on Netflix.

Keep scrolling to see Rousey and Carano face off during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight

Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano (R) face off in front of Jake Paul (C) during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano face off during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Ronda Rousey speaks during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

Gina Carano waves during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

(L-R) Nakisa Bidarian, Francis Ngannou, Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Philipe Lins, and Jake Paul pose onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Ronda Rousey greets Francis Ngannou during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano (R) pose in front of Jake Paul (C) during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face off against Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

Francis Ngannou, Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, and Philipe Lin speak onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Gina Carano attends Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Ronda Rousey attends Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Gina Carano speaks onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.