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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Live Results, Updates, Highlights From 2026 MMA Event originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, two of the most important trailblazers in MMA history, are coming out of retirement for one final battle.
Rousey (12-2), a former Strikeforce and UFC champion, took women's MMA to new heights, becoming a mainstream star. Following losses against Holly Holm (2015) and Amanda Nunes (2016), Rousey left the sport behind, but she is ready to deliver a performance to remember.
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Back in 2007, Carano (7-1) defeated Julie Kedzie in what was recognized as the first nationally televised women's MMA fight. She lost to Cris Cyborg in her last fight in 2009, but she wants to prove that she still has something left in the tank at 44 years old.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz will also be part of a highly anticipated event promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.
Follow along right here for the latest results, analysis and highlights from Rousey vs. Carano.
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano results
Main Card
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (featherweight)
- Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry (welterweight)
- Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins (heavyweight)
- Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross (lightweight)
- Robelis Despaigne def. Junior dos Santos via KO (2:59 into round one)
Prelims
- Namo Fazil def. Jake Babian via D'arce Choke (0:58 into round two)
- Adriano Moraes def. Phumi Nkuta via rear-naked choke (4:59 into round three)
- Jason Jackson def. Jefferson Creighton via KO (0:22 into round one)
- David Mgoyan def. Albert Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27)
- Aline Pereira def. Jade Masson-Wong via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
- Brandon Jenkins def. Chris Avila via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano live updates, highlights from 2026 MMA card
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (featherweight)
Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry (welterweight)
Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins (heavyweight)
Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross (lightweight)
Robelis Despaigne drops Junior dos Santos to open main card
9:30 p.m. ET: dos Santos with low kicks that were countered with rights and uppercuts. Despaigne caught a reaching dos Santos with massive shots. Left hand from Despaigne. Three-punch combination and out goes dos Santos.
9:17 p.m. ET: Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne kicks the main card off. Cain Velasquez was by the cage providing insight.
9 p.m. ET: The main card has started.
After the fight, Fazil got into a heated argument with Arman Tsarukyan, who appeared to jump over the guardrail before Netflix went to commercial.
Namo Fazil submits Jake Babian in brutal fight
8:31 p.m. ET: Fazil with shots to the body and elbows of Babian to end round one. Fazil with strikes and kicks to start round two. A big knee connected. Sprawl by Fazil. He went for the D'arce Choke. It's all over.
8:26 p.m. ET: Fazil and Babian didn't touch gloves. Both came out swinging right away. Spinning elbow by Babian. Head kick from Babian. Fazil ended up on top position on the floor. Fabian in full mount. Rear-naked choke attempt. Fazil tried to choke him out.
8:18 p.m. ET: Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian is next.
Adriano Moraes submits Phumi Nkuta in surprise finish
8:11 p.m. ET: After replay, referee Herb Dean called a stop to the contest via technical submission with one second left in the fight. Adriano Moraes beats Phumi Nkuta with the rear-naked choke. Whoa. Nkuta is calling for a rematch. 300K watched that ending.
8:07 p.m. ET: Moraes tried a takedown but Nkuta blocked it and forced him into the cage. Nasty right from Nkuta. Big rights from Nkuta. Flying knee from Moraes and he went for the rear-naked choke. Wow! Nkuta is out! Was he out before the bell?
8:03 p.m. ET: Moraes almost landed a jumping knee before the end of the round. Moraes was the aggressor in round three. Backing Nkuta up, Moraes landing reaching rights. Big jab. Nkuta with a shot of his own. He tried a right and a left. Nkuta with a left hook. Left hook from Nkuta. Another. Moraes with a hook. Back and forth action!
7:58 p.m. ET: Nkuta caught Moraes with a kick and landed ground and pound before the end of the first round. Moraes got on the back of Nkuta in round two. Nkuta with an escape and was in control. Knees and boy shots from Nkuta. Counter left hook from Nkuta. Moraes with a jab. Nkuta with calf kicks. A right connected from Nkuta.
7:50 p.m. ET: Both traded kicks to start. Nkuta with a right to the midsection. Chopping low kick by Moraes. Combinations from Nkuta but Moraes landed counter shots of his own. Flying knee by Moraes, right by Nkuta. Right hand dropped Moraes. Nkuta tried for the guillotine.
7:40 p.m. ET: Former ONE champion Adriano Moraes takes on Phumi Nkuta next. Last time I checked, Nkuta, who replaced Muhammad Mokaev, was the betting favorite.
Jason Jackson knocks out Jefferson Creighton
7:33 p.m. ET: Massive knockout from Jackson! Wow! Our first KO of the night. Exactly what the card needed.
7:30 p.m. ET: Former Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson takes on Jefferson Creighton next.
David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales (featherweight)
7:28 p.m. ET: Mgoyan finally landed some ground and pound. Morales tried to escape. Elbows on the floor from Mgoyan. Rear-naked choke with 15 seconds left but Morales was a warrior. Mgoyan won via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27).
7:23 p.m. ET: Morales looked tired as he tried to get up. Mgoyan with a head kick as Morales got up before the end of the round. A brutal takedown from Mgoyan to open round three, and another. Rear-naked choke attempt, as Morales did enough to avoid major damage.
7:18 p.m. ET: Round two started with a kick from Mgoyan. Morales tried a kick. Takedown attempt from Mgoyan was denied. Mgoyan finally got the leg of Morales, turned him around and brought him down. On half guard, Mgoyan smothered Morales. He hit hard shots and wouldn't give Morales a second to breathe.
7:13 p.m. ET: Right hand from Mgoyan to start round one, and another. He landed a calf kick. Morales with a kick to the body. Double leg takedown from Mgoyan. Morales tried to fight back with right hands and a kick. Mgoyan with a left. Elbows from Mgoyan until the end of the round.
7:03 p.m. ET: David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales is up next.
Allegedly, 192K are watching the prelims on YouTube right now.
Aline Pereira earns win against game Jade Masson-Wong
6:59 p.m. ET: Pereira missed a leg hook and Masson-Wong tried taking advantage. Pereira won via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28). Very wide second scorecard.
6:48 p.m. ET: Pereira landed hard strikes to end the first. She tried to use her power in round two, attempting to provide pressure. Pereira pressed forward. Masson-Wong got hit with a big kick. Counter left hook from Pereira. On the floor, Masson-Wong got onto Pereira's back. Pereira got back up before the round ended.
6:41 p.m. ET: Masson-Wong with jabs early, getting close to the dangerous Pereira. The former caught a kick and forced the latter down. Masson-Wong was on top. Pereira tried using elbows and submission attempts, but Masson-Wong wouldn't budge. Masson-Wong closed the distance early on.
6:32 p.m. ET: Alex Pereira's sister, Aline, takes on Jade Masson-Wong next.
Brandon Jenkins earns hard-fought win against Chris Avila
6:30 p.m. ET: Following a hard-hitting affair, Jenkins won via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
6:27 p.m. ET: Jenkins pressed forward in round three. He used leg kicks and elbows to damage the body of Avila. The leg kicks were effective. Big right by Avila hurt Jenkins. Avila with a three-punch combination, while Jenkins continued with the kicks. Great way to start the night.
6:20 p.m. ET: Jenkins continued to chop down Avila's lead leg in round two. Avila came forward with a jab. Hard shots were thrown by Avila. Left hook by Avila. Uppercut and a spinning backfist by Jenkins. He landed several of the latter.
6:14 p.m. ET: Both traded calf kicks to start things off. High kick from Jenkins that just missed. Avila with a jab. Jenkins with a knee to the middle and a calf kick. He kept on pressing forward. Avila with a counter right hand. He landed another. Uppercuts from the inside from Avila. Stinging jabs from Avila.
6:08 p.m. ET: The prelims have started! The first match of the night is Chris Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins.
6 p.m. ET: We are live! The prelims have started! The first match of the night is Chris Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins.
5:24 p.m. ET: Here's your first look at the hexagon that will be used for tonight's event:
5 p.m. ET: Hello everyone, and welcome to NESN's LIVE coverage of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano!
How to watch Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream:Netflix
Rousey vs. Carano will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix. Unlike pay-per-views on other platforms, there is no additional cost for Netflix subscribers.
If you want to purchase a subscription ahead of the fight, Netflix is currently offering the following plans:
- Standard (with ads): $8.99/month
- Standard (no ads): $19.99/month
- Premium (no ads with Ultra HD): $26.99/month
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, May 16
- Prelims start time: 6 p.m. ET
- Main card start time: 9 p.m. ET
- Main event (Rousey vs. Carano): Approx. 11:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Intuit Dome (Inglewood, Calif.)
Rousey vs. Carano will be held at the Intuit Dome, the home of the Los Angeles Clippers, on Saturday, May 16. The main card is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET, and Rousey vs. Carano is expected to begin around 11:30 p.m. ET, though that time could change depending on the length of the other fights.
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