After nearly a decade away from the cage, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is back—and she’s stepping in to face another trailblazer of women’s MMA, Gina Carano. The two legends officially stepped on the scales Friday ahead of their highly anticipated main event clash at MVP MMA 1, set for Saturday.
The weigh-in marked a pivotal moment for both fighters, who helped pave the way for women in mixed martial arts. Rousey, known for her devastating armbar finishes and Olympic judo pedigree, hasn’t competed since 2016. Carano, a pioneer from the early Strikeforce days, returns to the sport after a long hiatus that saw her transition to acting and other ventures.
This historic event will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and marks the first mixed martial arts event promoted by Most Valuable Promotions in partnership with Netflix. For fans of combat sports, this is more than just a fight—it’s a reunion of two icons who helped shape the landscape of women’s MMA.
Whether you’re gearing up for the big night or just catching up on the action, it’s a reminder that legends never truly fade—they just reload. Stay tuned for fight night coverage and gear up with the latest in fight-ready apparel.
