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
vms-dev.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano.
- The fight is slated for May 16 and will stream on Netflix, with Rousey returning to competition after years away; both fighters have talked about this as a landmark matchup.[1][5][8]
- The bout is planned as a five-round, 145-pound contest with four-ounce gloves, and will be held at a marquee venue in California, drawing significant attention due to the crossover star power of both athletes.[5][7][1]
- Leading outlets have noted the large health and safety prerequisites given the fighters’ time away and ages, including extensive neurological and concussion assessments before the bout.[3][4]
- Press events and early commentary have framed the fight as one of the biggest draws in MMA currently, underscoring the historical significance for women’s combat sports.[7][8]
If you’d like, I can pull in more specifics (official venue name, broadcast window, or fight rules) or summarize the main quotes from the latest press conference. I can also track updates and changes as the event approaches.
Citations:
- CBS Sports: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight date and format[1]
- Yahoo Sports: Announcement and Netflix streaming details[2]
- Bleacher Report: Pre-fight medical testing and bout specifics[3]
- CBS Sports (other piece): Retirements and un-retirement context[4]
- NY Times: Analytical take on the Netflix “superfight” significance[8]