Ronda Rousey, 39, is set to face Gina Carano on 16 May in a featherweight bout at the Intuit Dome, marking her first MMA fight in a decade. The match, promoted by Jake Paul’s MVP, revives their 2008 rivalry while addressing Rousey’s infamous retirement due to repeated concussions. Both fighters underwent extra medical testing, with Rousey calling the fight a “fateful moment” for women’s MMA.

Carano, 43, praised Rousey’s impact, stating, “Other jobs came up, but nothing is as important as this. To share the moment with her, we get to live once.” Rousey criticized the UFC’s current state, citing declining fighter pay and a shift away from Dana White’s leadership. She highlighted boxing and football as more lucrative alternatives, noting the UFC allocates under 20% of revenue to fighters compared to boxing’s 60%.

The event also features Francis Ngannou, who left the UFC for boxing, and Jake Paul, who mocked Ngannou’s past fight against Anthony Joshua. This clash blends nostalgia, controversy, and evolving MMA dynamics.