Netflix to broadcast historic MMA superfight between Rousey and Carano

Legendary mixed martial arts fighters Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano have ended their retirements to compete in a bout described by Rousey as the biggest superfight in women’s combat sport history. The event, produced by Most Valuable Promotions, is scheduled to take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Saturday, 16 May. This contest marks the first time the two athletes will face each other in the ring.

The fight will make history as the first mixed martial arts bout to stream live on Netflix. The main card will be available globally on the platform starting at 9pm ET (6pm PT). Preliminary bouts will stream on Tudum from 6pm ET. The full fight card also features a heavyweight contest between Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins, alongside a matchup between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry.

Broadcast access to the main card is included in all Netflix subscription tiers. This encompasses the Standard with ads plan, priced at $7.99, the Standard plan at $17.99, and the Premium plan at $24.99. The platform, which currently hosts popular titles such as Running Point, Stranger Things, and Beef, is expanding its live sports programming with this event.

The logistical rollout for the event is structured across two platforms. The preliminary bouts begin streaming on Tudum at 6pm ET, which corresponds to 3pm PT. The main card follows at 9pm ET, or 6pm PT. These timings apply to the global broadcast, ensuring simultaneous access for international viewers.

The event represents a notable intersection of traditional combat sports and digital streaming infrastructure. Produced by Most Valuable Promotions, the card brings together high-profile athletes to a venue in Los Angeles. The inclusion of the main card in all subscription tiers suggests a strategy to maximise viewership across the platform’s diverse user base.