Ronda Rousey Confirms Major Career Decision At MVP MMA Weigh-In

InnovationGamingRonda Rousey Confirms Major Career Decision At MVP MMA Weigh-InByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 01:08am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 15: Ronda Rousey weighs in during the Weigh-In for Netflix's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at Intuit Dome on May 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix)Getty Images for NetflixMVP Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian made it clear he'd love to book a rematch between Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm in MMA. Unfortunately for MVP, Rousey has said Saturday's clash with fellow legend Gina Carano is her last fight.Rousey doubled down on it during the ceremonial weigh-ins for the historic MVP MMA show set for Netflix on Saturday night in Los Angeles.Event: MVP MMA 1: Rousey vs. CaranoDate: Saturday, May 16, 2026Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CaliforniaBroadcast: Main card on Netflix at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT; prelims on MVP YouTube at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PTMain Event: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (women's featherweight, 145-lb limit)Weigh-In Numbers: Rousey 142 lbs, Carano 141.4 lbsCard Status: All 22 fighters made weightWhat Did Ronda Rousey Say About Retiring At MVP MMA?Rousey (Tapology) framed MVP MMA 1 as her final fight in mixed martial arts, not the start of a long return. Rousey is doing this to build something substantial, and it’s tough to quantify how impressive and badass of a move this is for her.Across long-form interviews and fight-week media leading into the weigh-ins, she emphasized wanting to put a bow on her MMA career on her own terms after nearly a decade away.MORE FOR YOUShe acknowledged the workload of camp, calling it an honor and a privilege but also a lot of work, before...