• Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will fight on May 16 at Intuit Dome, marking their returns to MMA.
• This event will be Netflix's first live MMA broadcast, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions.
• The fight reflects a significant moment in women's combat sports history.
• Both fighters have storied careers, with Rousey being a UFC Hall of Famer and Carano a trailblazer in the sport.
• Tickets for the fight go on sale on March 5.

Ronda Rousey is set to return to the MMA cage on May 16, facing off against Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in California. This fight will not only mark Rousey's comeback after nearly a decade away from the sport but also serves as Netflix's inaugural live MMA event, promoting a historic showdown in women's combat sports history, according to Indiatimes and Los Angeles Times.

The featherweight fight will take place under the Unified Rules of MMA, featuring five rounds at five minutes each with 4-ounce gloves. Rousey, at 39 years old with a record of 12 wins and 2 losses, expressed her excitement about the bout, stating, “Been waiting so long to announce this: Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest super fight in women's combat sport history!” Meanwhile, Carano, 43, who holds a 7-1 record, emphasized the significance of this fight for both fighters and the MMA community, according to Los Angeles Times and Al Jazeera.

The matchup has been a topic of interest for over a decade, with Rousey initially approaching UFC president Dana White to stage the fight under UFC's banner. After discussions did not materialize, she turned to Most Valuable Promotions, founded by Jake Paul, to help realize this fight. Both Rousey and Carano are icons in women's MMA; Rousey being the first female fighter in UFC and Carano being a pivotal figure that brought women’s MMA into the mainstream, according to Indiatimes and Al Jazeera.

This event will also mark a notable milestone for Netflix, following its successful debut in live boxing last year. Rousey and Carano’s legacy in MMA continues as they return to the ring, aiming to inspire new generations of fighters and fans alike, as echoed by their statements on the significance of their competition, according to Los Angeles Times and Indiatimes.