The stage is set for one of the most anticipated comebacks in combat sports history. Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, two pioneers who helped put women's MMA on the map, are just one final step away from making their long-awaited returns under the bright lights of Netflix.
On Friday evening, May 15, all eyes will be on the Intuit Dome Outdoor Plaza in Inglewood, California, as the two legends step onto the scale for ceremonial weigh-ins. Alongside 20 other fighters on the MVP MMA card, Rousey and Carano will share one last tense faceoff and deliver their final pre-fight words before Saturday's main event. The festivities kick off at 9 p.m. ET and will be streamed live.
Both athletes successfully made weight earlier Friday morning, setting the stage for their women's featherweight clash. Rousey, now 39, came in at 142 pounds, while the 44-year-old Carano tipped the scales slightly lighter at 141.4 pounds. In a stunning revelation after the weigh-in, Carano shared that she dropped an incredible 100 pounds over the 20 months since the fight was first discussed—a testament to her dedication in returning to the sport after more than a decade away.
The action goes down Saturday, May 16, inside the state-of-the-art Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. This isn't just any fight card—it's a historic moment for the sport, as it marks the first-ever MMA event to be broadcast live on Netflix. The stacked lineup also features the returns of former UFC superstars Nate Diaz, Francis Ngannou, and Mike Perry, making this a must-watch for any fight fan.
For Rousey, this fight marks her first MMA appearance since 2017, while Carano has been away from the octagon since walking away in 2009 to pursue acting. Both women are stepping back into the cage with something to prove, and the MMA world will be watching closely.
Here's the full list of weigh-in results for this weekend's historic card:
Women's featherweight: Ronda Rousey (142) vs. Gina Carano (141.4)
Welterweight: Nate Diaz (168) vs. Mike Perry (169.6)
Heavyweight: Francis Ngannou (257) vs. Philipe Lins (220.6)
Featherweight: Salahdine Parnasse (154.8) vs. Kenny Cross (155.4)
Heavyweight: Junior dos Santos (245.4) vs. Robelis Despaigne (258.8)
Welterweight: Namo Fazil (170.8) vs. Jake Babian (171)
130-pound catchweight: Adriano Moraes (129) vs. Phumi Nkuta (129)
Welterweight: Jason Jackson (170.8) vs. Jeff Creighton (168.2)
Featherweight: David Mgoyan (145.2) vs. Albert Morales (143.8)
130-pound catchweight: Aline Pereira (128) vs. Jade Masson-Wong (129)
Whether you're a longtime fan of Rousey's judo dominance or Carano's striking power, this weekend promises to deliver a nostalgic yet fresh chapter in MMA history. Make sure you're geared up and ready to witness history.