Two mixed martial arts legends will emerge from retirement as Netflix makes its debut in the world of live MMA broadcasts.
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will clash on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, according toUSA Today. Netflix will broadcast the fight live.
The featherweight class fight will have five rounds of five minutes each. The fighters will use four-ounce gloves.
Rousey, 39, retired in 2016 with a record of 12-2 after losing two straight knockout losses.
“Been waiting so long to announce this: Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest super fight in women’s combat sport history!” Rousey said.
“And we’re partnering with the fighter-first promotion MVP as well as the biggest and baddest streamer on the planet Netflix. This is for all MMA fans past, present and future. More to come… much more,” she said.
Carano, 43, retired in 2019 with a record of 7-1 after her sole defeat. She moved on to an acting career.
“Ronda came to me and said there is only one person she would make a comeback for and it has been her dream to make this fight happen between us,” Carano said.
“She thanked me for opening up doors for her in her career and was respectful in asking for this fight to happen. This is an honor. I believe I will walk out of this fight with the win and I anticipate it will not come easy, which I welcome,” she said.
“This is as much for Ronda and me as it is for the fans and mixed martial arts community. What a time to be alive,” she said.
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