LOS ANGELES — One of the most anticipated combat sports events of 2026 pits two pioneering women's MMA legends against each other when Ronda Rousey faces Gina Carano on May 16 at the Intuit Dome, headlining Most Valuable Promotions' debut MMA card and Netflix's first-ever live mixed martial arts broadcast.

Here are 10 essential things to know about this historic showdown as fight week approaches.

1. Historic Netflix Debut The bout marks Netflix's groundbreaking entry into live combat sports. The streaming giant will air the full card globally, with the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET. This represents a major shift for the platform, which previously focused on scripted content and documentaries, and could open doors for future live sports deals.

2. Dream Match a Decade in the Making Rousey (12-2) and Carano (7-1) were trailblazers in women's MMA. Carano helped popularize the sport on Strikeforce before transitioning to acting ("The Mandalorian," "Haywire"). Rousey became UFC's first women's champion........

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