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Rousey and Carano Set to Return from Retirement for MMA Super-Fight in California
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2026-05-17 05:15   Sports   11

Rousey and Carano Set to Return from Retirement for MMA Super-Fight in California

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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, both former MMA stars, are set to come out of retirement for an unexpected fight in California.Rousey, a former UFC bantamweight champion, has not competed since her 2016 loss to Amanda Nunes, while Carano last fought in 2009.

Since then, Rousey has focused on professional wrestling with WWE, and Carano has pursued an acting career, notably appearing in 'The Mandalorian'.

The fight will headline the first MMA event organised by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, with other notable bouts featuring Francis Ngannou versus Philipe Lins and Nate Diaz against Mike Perry.The main card will start at 2am BST on Sunday 17 May, with the main event expected around 4am BST.The fight will stream live exclusively on Netflix for all subscribers.Betting odds currently favour Rousey over Carano.This event marks a rare return for both fighters and promises an engaging night for MMA fans.

Full reading at The Independent

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