WWE star CM Punk weighs in on upcoming Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano MMA fight on Netflix
CM Punk will tune in on May 16 to watch Netflix’s first MMA event.
Following the announcement of a fight between two of the biggest names in women’s MMA, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, the sports world has expressed excitement, as the matchup has quickly become a hot topic among fans, with both veterans set to return after a long absence.
WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk also weighed in on the matchup in a recent conversation with talkSPORT, expressing his excitement and saying he believes fans will find out if Ronda Rousey still has it. He added that he plans to tune in to watch the fight on May 16.
Punk, who went 0–2 during his stint in UFC while on hiatus from pro wrestling, also joked that he’s offering his take as a so-called expert.
“I think it’s great. We’re going to find out if she’s still got it. Um, I think fighting at an older age, trust me, I am an expert on this.
It’s not the easiest thing to do, but she’s fighting somebody who’s like age comparable, who also has had a long layoff. Both big names, both big superstars. I think people are going to tune in to watch this, and I know I will.”
The two pioneers of MMA will meet inside the Intuit Dome
Former UFC and WWE Champion, as well as Olympic medalist, Ronda Rousey, is set to return to MMA for the first time in nearly a decade. Her last fight took place on December 30, 2016, under the UFC banner. Rousey even transitioned into pro-wrestling after her MMA career and is a three-time WWE World Champion.
On the other hand, former Strikeforce Women’s Featherweight Champion Gina Carano will also make her long-awaited return to MMA. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of women’s MMA, Carano last competed on June 18, 2009, in Strikeforce, before transitioning into an acting career in Hollywood.
Set for May 16, from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, the fight will be contested as a featherweight bout at 145 pounds.
The event marks a major milestone as Netflix debuts live MMA streaming, while also serving as the inaugural MMA card for Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). Rousey vs Carano will unfold inside a hexagon cage, with broadcast available to viewers worldwide via Netflix.
When and where will Rousey vs Carano take place?
The fight is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.
What weight class is the fight?
The fight will be contested as a featherweight bout at 145 pounds.
Where can fans tune in to catch all the action live?
Fans worldwide can tune into Netflix to catch all the action live.
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