Dana White reacts to Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano happening on Netflix instead of UFC
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Ronda Rousey is returning to fighting after nearly 10 years, but her comeback fight against Gina Carano on May 16 will not be under the UFC banner, instead being promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and streamed on Netflix.
- Rousey initially approached UFC CEO Dana White about fighting Carano in the octagon, but negotiations fell through primarily due to financial disagreements, particularly after the UFC eliminated its pay-per-view model in 2026.
- Dana White acknowledged ongoing talks with Rousey since last year but confirmed the deal didn’t materialize, expressing support for both fighters despite the split.
- Rousey claimed she was offered a lucrative deal initially but UFC’s refusal to guarantee a purse after
