The fight between Karano and Rosie: expected earnings and return to MMA
11 march 2026 в 18:37
The exact amount of Gina Carano’s fee for the upcoming fight with Ronda Rousey has not yet been officially confirmed. However, this bout is expected to be a significant source of income for both athletes. The fight is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and will be streamed live on Netflix, marking the first MMA event on the platform and significantly increasing interest in the matchup.
The event is organized by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, and both athletes reportedly sought to secure a higher fee than what was offered by the UFC, which was one of the reasons for moving the fight to Netflix.
Although Carano’s official fee has not been disclosed, analysts expect that the athletes will earn multi-million dollar sums, possibly including performance-related bonuses from streaming or event revenues. This fight will also mark Carano’s first professional MMA bout since 2009, making it one of the most anticipated comebacks in women’s MMA history.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Carano’s net worth is estimated to be around $ 4 million.
Carano’s film career began after her departure from MMA and her transition into the action movie world. Her first significant leading role was in the 2011 film «Haywire», - which helped launch her Hollywood career.
She later appeared in major projects such as «Fast & Furious 6», - «Deadpool», - and «Extraction». Carano also gained widespread recognition for her role as Cara Dune in the Disney+ series «The Mandalorian». Although the exact fees for her acting roles have not been publicly disclosed, her work in blockbusters and popular streaming series has significantly raised her profile and income.
Carano was fired from «The Mandalorian» in February 2021 after several of her controversial social media posts sparked widespread public outcry. One of the posts compared the treatment of conservatives in contemporary U.S. politics to the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust, which critics deemed offensive and inappropriate. The controversy quickly led to a social media campaign calling for her removal from the show.
Lucasfilm, the company behind «The Mandalorian», - announced that Carano was no longer employed by the studio, characterizing her posts as «abhorrent and unacceptable».
In 2024, Carano filed a lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm, claiming she was unlawfully terminated due to her political views. The case was financially supported by Elon Musk, and ultimately, the dispute was settled in 2025
The event is organized by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, and both athletes reportedly sought to secure a higher fee than what was offered by the UFC, which was one of the reasons for moving the fight to Netflix.
Although Carano’s official fee has not been disclosed, analysts expect that the athletes will earn multi-million dollar sums, possibly including performance-related bonuses from streaming or event revenues. This fight will also mark Carano’s first professional MMA bout since 2009, making it one of the most anticipated comebacks in women’s MMA history.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Carano’s net worth is estimated to be around $ 4 million.
Carano’s film career began after her departure from MMA and her transition into the action movie world. Her first significant leading role was in the 2011 film «Haywire», - which helped launch her Hollywood career.
She later appeared in major projects such as «Fast & Furious 6», - «Deadpool», - and «Extraction». Carano also gained widespread recognition for her role as Cara Dune in the Disney+ series «The Mandalorian». Although the exact fees for her acting roles have not been publicly disclosed, her work in blockbusters and popular streaming series has significantly raised her profile and income.
Carano was fired from «The Mandalorian» in February 2021 after several of her controversial social media posts sparked widespread public outcry. One of the posts compared the treatment of conservatives in contemporary U.S. politics to the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust, which critics deemed offensive and inappropriate. The controversy quickly led to a social media campaign calling for her removal from the show.
Lucasfilm, the company behind «The Mandalorian», - announced that Carano was no longer employed by the studio, characterizing her posts as «abhorrent and unacceptable».
In 2024, Carano filed a lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm, claiming she was unlawfully terminated due to her political views. The case was financially supported by Elon Musk, and ultimately, the dispute was settled in 2025
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