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Ronda Rousey to fight on Netflix as she announces MMA comeback

Ronda Rousey is set to return to MMA
Ronda Rousey is set to return to MMA (Getty Images)
  • Ronda Rousey is set to make a surprise return to mixed martial arts (MMA) after a decade-long absence from the sport.
  • The trailblazing fighter will face fellow women's MMA pioneer Gina Carano in a highly anticipated bout.
  • Promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the fight is scheduled for Saturday 16 May at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
  • The contest will be streamed live globally on Netflix, marking a significant event for the platform and combat sports.
  • Both Rousey and Carano expressed excitement for the featherweight contest, which is set for five rounds, acknowledging its importance for women's combat sports.
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