Ronda Rousey is returning to MMA: a fight with Gina Carano in 2026
12 march 2026 в 03:13
Ronda Rousey is returning to MMA in a long-awaited match against Gina Carano. The two athletes will face off in May 2026 in a fight that promises to be the event of the year, and Ronda’s fans are eagerly anticipating her display of strength and power in the ring.
Ronda has called the upcoming fight «the most significant event in MMA at this moment» and has praised Gina, expressing her excitement about the opportunity to compete against her.
«There are no two people in this sport with the international recognition that Gina and I have—except for Conor [McGregor], but no one is going to sanction that», - Ronda said, according to several sources. «This is not a charity fight. This is not a nostalgic event. This is the biggest fight in the sport right now, and it was meant to happen now. It’s destiny between us. We’ve been heading toward this clash since I was sitting on the couch watching her on TV, just in awe of what this woman is doing».
As one of the most successful retired UFC fighters, Ronda has earned a significant fortune.
Find out about Ronda’s current status and more about her career below.
Ronda was born and raised in Riverside, California.
From a young age, she practiced judo and gradually moved toward professional fighting. After participating in several junior world championships, Ronda competed in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, where she qualified for a bronze medal. At 21, she retired from judo and moved to California to train in mixed martial arts. Despite a modest start to her career, she had to work three jobs, including as a bartender, to support herself.
In 2010, Ronda made her MMA debut. She became the first female fighter to sign with the UFC and participated in the first women’s fight at UFC 157.
Thanks to years of dedication and hard work in the ring, Ronda was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.
As of 2026, her net worth is estimated at $ 14 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Gina’s current net worth is $ 4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Ronda and Gina will meet on May 16, 2026, in the first-ever live MMA broadcast on Netflix
Ronda has called the upcoming fight «the most significant event in MMA at this moment» and has praised Gina, expressing her excitement about the opportunity to compete against her.
«There are no two people in this sport with the international recognition that Gina and I have—except for Conor [McGregor], but no one is going to sanction that», - Ronda said, according to several sources. «This is not a charity fight. This is not a nostalgic event. This is the biggest fight in the sport right now, and it was meant to happen now. It’s destiny between us. We’ve been heading toward this clash since I was sitting on the couch watching her on TV, just in awe of what this woman is doing».
As one of the most successful retired UFC fighters, Ronda has earned a significant fortune.
Find out about Ronda’s current status and more about her career below.
Ronda was born and raised in Riverside, California.
From a young age, she practiced judo and gradually moved toward professional fighting. After participating in several junior world championships, Ronda competed in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, where she qualified for a bronze medal. At 21, she retired from judo and moved to California to train in mixed martial arts. Despite a modest start to her career, she had to work three jobs, including as a bartender, to support herself.
In 2010, Ronda made her MMA debut. She became the first female fighter to sign with the UFC and participated in the first women’s fight at UFC 157.
Thanks to years of dedication and hard work in the ring, Ronda was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.
As of 2026, her net worth is estimated at $ 14 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Gina’s current net worth is $ 4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Ronda and Gina will meet on May 16, 2026, in the first-ever live MMA broadcast on Netflix
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