#mmacomback

It's time for longtime MMA fans to get excited again! After almost a decade away from the Octagon, former champion Ronda Rousey, who reshaped women's mixed martial arts, is making a dramatic comeback to combat. After suffering multiple defeats, Rousey, now 39, left mixed martial arts competition in 2016 to focus on other interests, such as acting and the WWE. However, in an important announcement this week, she said she will return to the cage on May 16, 2026, when she will headline an enormous bout against fellow pioneer Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The fight will be streamed live worldwide on Netflix, signaling a historic intersection of combat sports and popular entertainment.

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🔥 A Dream Match in MMA History

The comeback bout — promoted by Most Valuable Promotions — is set for a featherweight (145 lb) contest scheduled for five five‑minute rounds under Unified MMA rules. Rousey, known for her trademark armbar finishes and dominant run as the first female UFC bantamweight champion, has a 12‑2 record and is widely credited with paving the way for women in professional MMA. Carano, who last competed in 2009, is a pioneer herself and helped bring early mainstream attention to the sport.

📺 Netflix and a New Spotlight

This event is shaping up as one of the most talked‑about fights of the year, not just for its star power but for its platform — Netflix’s first professionally sanctioned MMA broadcast. Fans everywhere are sharing reactions, speculating on outcomes, and reliving old Rousey highlights on social feeds and 닌자티비 clips as excitement builds.

🥋 Legacy and Impact

Whether she brings back the ferocity that made her a Hall of Famer or surprises with a new strategy after years away, Rousey’s return is being viewed as a celebration of women’s MMA history and a rare generational clash that transcends the sport.

This fight isn’t just a comeback — it’s a cultural moment fans will be talking about for years.