Ronda Rousey faces Gina Carano tonight, Saturday, May 16, live on Netflix from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Both fighters make their return to action, headlining the first MMA card streamed on the platform.
- Former UFC bantamweight champion Rousey (12-2) of Riverside, California, competes for the first time in nearly 10 years since suffering losses to Amanda Nunes and Holly Holm.
- Carano (7-1) of Dallas County, Texas, returns to the cage after a layoff of more than 16 years since suffering a stoppage defeat to Cris Cyborg.
The contest is scheduled for five rounds at featherweight.
The undercard features a welterweight bout between former UFC fighters Nate Diaz (21-13) of Stockton, California, and Mike Perry (14-8) of Flint, Michigan.
A heavyweight matchup pits Cameroonian-French former UFC champion Francis Ngannou (18-3) against former UFC fighter and 2018 PFL champion Philipe Lins (18-5) of Brazil.
French-Moroccan Salahdine Parnasse (22-2) meets Kenneth Cross (17-4) of Hastings, Michigan, in a lightweight bout.
The main card opener is a heavyweight clash between former UFC champion Junior dos Santos (23-10) of Brazil and former UFC fighter Robelis Despaigne (5-2) of Cuba.
Rousey vs Carano results
Main card
- Ronda Rousey def. Gina Carano by submission (armbar, R1, 0:17) | Watch video
- Mike Perry def. Nate Diaz by TKO (doctor stoppage, R2, 5:00) | Watch video
- Francis Ngannou def. Philipe Lins by KO (punches, R1, 4:31) | Watch video
- Salahdine Parnasse def. Kenneth Cross by TKO (punches, R1, 4:18) | Watch video
- Robelis Despaigne def. Junior dos Santos by KO (punches, R1, 2:59) | Watch video
Prelims
- Namo Fazil def. Jake Babian by submission (D’arce choke, R2, 0:58)
- Adriano Moraes def. Phumi Nkuta by technical submission (RNC, R3, 4:59)
- Jason Jackson def. Jefferson Creighton by KO (punches, R1, 0:22)
- David Mgoyan def. Albert Morales (29-28, 30-26, 30-27)
- Aline Pereira def. Jade Masson-Wong by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
- Brandon Jenkins def. Chris Avila by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Rousey vs Carano live blog
Post-Fight Press Conference
The post-fight press conference wraps up the event.
Rousey and Carano After Fight
The video shows Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano as their fight concludes.
Ronda Rousey submits Gina Carano in first round
Ronda Rousey (13-2) defeats Gina Carano (7-2) by first-round submission at featherweight. The finish came via armbar at 0:17 of the round.
Rousey overwhelmed Carano with punches, secured an armbar, and forced her to tap. The referee broke it up, and it was all over.
Gina Carano Cage Walk
Gina Carano makes her first cage walk since August 15, 2009, when she faced Cris Cyborg for the Strikeforce featherweight title.
Main Event – Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano
It’s time for the main event featuring Ronda Rousey taking on Gina Carano in a five-round featherweight bout. Both fighters make their return to MMA.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Rousey (12-2) of Riverside, California, returns to the cage after losses to Amanda Nunes and Holly Holm nearly 10 years ago.
Carano (7-1) of Dallas County, Texas, last fought over 16 years ago when she suffered a stoppage defeat to Cris Cyborg.
Jake Paul: I'm Cleared
Jake Paul says he is cleared to start training and is looking to make his return first in boxing and then debut in MMA.
Mike Perry stops Nate Diaz in two rounds
Mike Perry (15-8) defeats Nate Diaz (21-14) by second-round TKO as the welterweight bout gets stopped before the start of the third round due to cuts suffered by Diaz.
Nate Diaz Cage Walk
Nate Diaz makes his first cage walk in almost four years since his submission victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September 2022.
Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou Exchange Words
Jon Jones is cage side with Jake Paul, exchanging words with Francis Ngannou after his victory over Philipe Lins.
Francis Ngannou KOs Philipe Lins in first round
Francis Ngannou (19-3) defeats Philipe Lins (18-6) by first-round knockout with punches at heavyweight. The finish came at 4:31 of the round.
Nate Diaz is in the Building
Nate Diaz arrives for his bout against Mike Perry.
Salahdine Parnasse stops Kenneth Cross in first round
Salahdine Parnasse (23-2) defeats Kenneth Cross (17-5) by first-round TKO with punches at lightweight. The stoppage came at 4:18 of the round.
Mike Perry Backstage
BKFC “King of Violence” Mike Perry prepares to face fellow former UFC fighter Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout.
Francis Ngannou Hand Wrapping
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou getting ready for his clash with Philipe Lins.
Ronda Rousey Hand Wrapping
Ronda Rousey getting her hands wrapped for her MMA return against Gina Carano, which is also set to mark her last fight.
Gina Carano Backstage
Here’s Gina Carano backstage ahead of her fight against Ronda Rousey, marking her first appearance in an MMA cage in over 16 years.
Robelis Despaigne KOs Junior dos Santos in first round
Robelis Despaigne (6-2) defeats Junior dos Santos (23-11) by first-round knockout with punches at heavyweight. The finish came at 2:59 of the round.
MMA Live on Netflix
The first MVP MMA card is live on Netflix.
'You Go To Your Seats or You Leave, That's All'
Here’s backstage footage of the altercation between Arman Tsarukyan and Namo Fazil.
'Arman Tsarukyan Went For Namo Fazil Post Fight'
This reportedly preceded a backstage altercation.
Namo Fazil submits Jake Babian in second round
Wrapping up the prelims, Namo Fazil (10-1) defeats Jake Babian (6-2) by second-round submission at welterweight. The finish came via D’arce choke at 0:58 of the round.
Video: Moraes Sleeps Nkuta
Watch the video showing Adriano Moraes securing a rear naked choke in the final seconds of his fight with Phumi Nkuta.
Adriano Moraes takes submission win over Phumi Nkuta
Adriano Moraes (22-6) defeats Phumi Nkuta (11-1) by third-round submission at flyweight. The official time was at 4:59 of the round.
After video review, it was ruled that Nkuta was out when the bell rang, resulting in a technical submission victory via rear-naked choke for Moraes.
Video: Jackson KOs Creighton
Watch another video showing a big knockout victory for Jason Jackson as he drops and stops Jefferson Creighton in 22 seconds.
Jason Jackson KOs Jefferson Creighton in first round
Jason Jackson (20-6) defeats Jefferson Creighton (12-3-1) by first-round knockout at welterweight. The stoppage came at 0:22 of the round.
Jackson dropped Creighton with a left hook and followed up with punches.
David Mgoyan defeats Albert Morales by decision
David Mgoyan (9-1) defeats Albert Morales (19-11-1) by unanimous decision at featherweight. The judges scored the fight 29-28, 30-26, and 30-27.
Jake Paul Confronts Francis Ngannou
In case you missed it – Jake Paul says his jaw is 100% and he is ready to face Francis Ngannou.
Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam
Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam arrive at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
MVP MMA Event Models
Ring card girls at the Rousey vs Carano showdown, aka MVP MMA Event Models, are Daniella Lapo, Delia Sylvain, Lexi Williams, and Raphaela Milagres.
Aline Pereira defeats Jade Masson-Wong by decision
Aline Pereira (3-2) defeats Jade Masson-Wong (3-3) by split decision at a 130-pound catchweight. The judges scored the fight 29-28, 27-30, and 29-28.
Brandon Jenkins defeats Chris Avila by decision
Kicking off the action, Brandon Jenkins (18-12) defeats Chris Avila (8-10) by split decision at a 165-pound catchweight. The judges scored the fight 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28.
Weigh-In Highlights
Watch the weigh-in highlights featuring all six main event fighters as they step onto the scales and preview their bouts.
Rousey vs Carano – Press Conference
Here’s what Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano had to say at the final press conference earlier this week.
Diaz vs Perry – Press Conference
Here’s what Nate Diaz and Mike Perry had to say at the final pre-fight press conference.
Ngannou vs Lins – Press Conference
Here’s what Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins had to say at the final press conference held during Fight Week.
Nate Diaz at Weigh-Ins
Here’s what Nate Diaz had to say at the weigh-ins when asked about being in shape.
Mike Perry Says He Will KO Nate Diaz
During the ceremonial weigh-ins, BKFC “King of Violence” Mike Perry stated he was going to knock out fellow former UFC fighter Nate Diaz.
Ronda Rousey Last Fight
During the ceremonial weigh-ins, Ronda Rousey said it was her last weigh-in, meaning her MMA return against Gina Carano will also be her last fight.
Gina Carano Final Words
Here’s what Gina Carano had to say at the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of her bout against Ronda Rousey.
Final Face-offs
Watch the final face-offs at the weigh-ins featuring Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Nate Diaz, Mike Perry, Francis Ngannou, and Philipe Lins.
Final Press Conference Highlights
In case you missed it, watch the final press conference highlights below.