Steve Carrier on February 18, 2026
Ronda Rousey isn’t just returning to MMA — she’s already turning up the heat.
After news broke that she will face Gina Carano on May 16, 2026 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles in Netflix’s first-ever live MMA event, Rousey jumped on social media to stir the pot even further.
The former UFC champion took to Twitter with a bold message aimed at both the promotion and its broadcast numbers.
“This rivalry has so many layers - @netflix isnt playing around - bet you we can beat @paramountplus’ @ufc numbers 😈👊🏼🔥”
That line immediately grabbed attention. Instead of simply promoting the fight, Rousey directly referenced UFC’s streaming numbers and even tagged Paramount+ in the process. It’s a clear sign that this isn’t just about settling a rivalry with Carano — it’s about making a statement in the MMA landscape.
The upcoming fight will mark Rousey’s first MMA bout in 10 years. It will be contested under Unified Rules of MMA, scheduled for five five-minute rounds with 4oz gloves inside a hexagon cage. The event is being promoted alongside MVP and positions Netflix squarely in the live combat sports arena.
But Rousey’s tweet shifts the conversation from just a comeback to a ratings war. By publicly predicting that Netflix can outdraw UFC’s streaming numbers, she’s framing the fight as more than a super fight — it’s now a competition between platforms. With May 16 locked in and tensions already building online, Rousey is clearly leaning into the moment.
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