🩸 Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Prediction, Odds & Betting Preview: Rousey Ready for Vintage Performance
Two legends of the fight game return to battle one last time when former UFC champion Ronda Rousey squares off with fellow pioneer and trailblazer Gina Carano on May 16th at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. The fight will headline the highly anticipated MVP MMA event live on Netflix, and my early Rousey vs. Carano prediction will break it all down.
Both competitors have nothing left to prove, but with years spent away from fighting and the lingering taste of past defeats on their minds, both women are competing with pride being the driving force. The prelims begin at 5:30 p.m. ET, and the main card starts at 8 p.m. ET. Current betting lines favour Rousey at -500.
🔮 Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano preview: What to know
Both fighters enter this bout off extended layoffs, with Rousey having last seen action back in December 2016 when she was stopped due to strikes against Amanda Nunes, while Carano makes her respective return to the cage for the first time in nearly 17-years following a first-round TKO loss to Cris Cyborg in August 2009.
Fight fans have long clamored to see these two legends of WMMA square off, and in a case of “better late than never,” they will finally get the chance to see who will win in this long-discussed matchup live on May 16. Oddsmakers are clearly backing Rousey, who is currently a -500 betting favourite for this main event tilt live on Netflix.
💰 Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano best bet: Who will win?
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Ronda Rousey (-500) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ronda Rousey is the real fighter, although she’s not competed in a decade. She's a former UFC champion with six legitimate title defences to go along with her Olympic bronze medal in judo.
Carano is more of a novelty. She’s a 44-year-old actress who hasn't competed in any physical competition for nearly 17 years. She has a natural size advantage, but this is gonna be a case of “the bigger they are, the harder they fall”.
I expect Rousey to toss her on her head quickly before securing her patented armbar finish for old time’s sake.
📊 Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano odds: Who's favored?
Odds via BetMGM; subject to change.
| Ronda Rousey | Method of victory | Gina Carano |
|---|---|---|
| -500 | Win outright | +325 |
🆚 Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano tale of the tape: Records & fighter info
| Ronda Rousey | Gina Carano | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Age | 44 |
| 5-foot-6 | Height | 5-foot-8 |
| 145 lbs | Weight | 145 lbs |
| 66” | Reach | 66.5” |
| 12-2 | Record | 7-1 |
| 3 | Wins by KO | 3 |
| 9 | Wins by submission | 1 |
📺 Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight info
- Date: Saturday, May 16
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET (prelims), 8 p.m. ET (main card)
- Location: Intuit Dome (Inglewood, Calif.)
- Streaming: Netflix
❓ Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano FAQs
Here's what people are asking about Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano:
Who is favored in Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano?
Ronda Rousey is a -500 moneyline betting favorite for Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano.
When is Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano?
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano is set to headline MVP's Rousey vs. Carano card on May 16, 2026.
Where is Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano?
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano is set to go at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
How to watch and stream Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
You'll be able to watch Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano as the headline fight of MVP: Rousey vs. Carano on Netflix.
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