Overview
- Rousey returned from a decade away to headline Jake Paul’s MVP MMA on Netflix and submitted Gina Carano with an armbar in 17 seconds on May 16, 2026.
- She said she has not committed to another fight but would consider appearing on an MVP MMA 2 as promoters and fighters 'reconvene' after the first event.
- Rousey renewed sharp criticism of UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell, accusing him of misjudging veteran fighters and saying he 'doesn’t know how to market' talent.
- MVP’s main event reportedly peaked at about 17 million viewers on Netflix, a figure Rousey cited as proof that single, heavily promoted shows can draw large audiences.
- The May card featured several ex‑UFC names and has already prompted some roster moves back to the UFC, leaving the sport with an open question about how competing promoters could change fighter leverage and event strategy.