After months of anticipation, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are finally set to step into the cage on May 16 for one of the biggest women’s MMA events in recent memory.

Streaming live on Netflix, the blockbuster matchup brings together two of the sport’s most recognizable names for a fight fueled by legacy, curiosity, and the question hanging over the entire event: What happens when two pioneers of women’s MMA finally collide in this era of the sport?

The main event is still ahead, but the action is already underway.

Tudum will update this story live throughout the night with fight results, highlights, and key moments from the full card — from the prelims all the way through the Rousey vs. Carano main event.

Rousey vs. Carano Live Results

Salahdine Parnasse def. Kenny Cross via TKO (strikes, 4:18 Round 1)

What happened:
Parnasse delivered a dominant performance in his U.S. debut, overwhelming Cross with relentless pressure, slick grappling transitions, and brutal ground-and-pound throughout the opening round. After battering Cross against the cage and on the mat, Parnasse folded him with a crushing body shot to secure the stoppage.

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Robelis Despaigne def. Junior dos Santos via knockout (Round 1)

Despaigne overwhelmed the former UFC heavyweight champion with explosive striking from the opening bell, mixing head kicks, counters, and heavy hooks before landing a devastating right hand that instantly shut the lights off. The brutal first-round knockout left dos Santos crumpled on the canvas and sent the crowd into a frenzy.

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Namo Fazil def. Jake Babian via submission (D’arce choke, 0:58 Round 2)

What happened:
Babian came out aggressively and turned the opening round into a chaotic back-and-forth grappling battle filled with heavy shots, submission attempts, and constant scrambles. But early in Round 2, Fazil overwhelmed Babian with pressure against the cage before stuffing a desperate takedown attempt and locking in a tight D’arce choke for the submission victory.

Adriano Moraes def. Phumi Nkuta via technical submission (rear-naked choke, 4:59 Round 3)

What happened:
Nkuta appeared to be closing strong in a competitive back-and-forth fight, hurting Moraes early and landing sharp counters throughout the bout. But with just one second left in the final round, Moraes locked in a dramatic rear-naked choke after a flying knee sequence, forcing a stunning technical submission stoppage after replay review by referee Herb Dean.

Jason Jackson

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Jason Jackson def. Jefferson Creighton via knockout (0:22, Round 1)

What happened:
Former Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson wasted no time making a statement, flattening Creighton with a massive knockout just 22 seconds into the opening round. The explosive finish delivered the prelims’ first KO.

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David Mgoyan def. Albert Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27)

What happened:
With UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan in his corner, Mgoyan controlled the fight through relentless wrestling, repeated takedowns, and punishing ground-and-pound across all three rounds. Morales showed toughness throughout — surviving elbows, choke attempts, and constant pressure — but Mgoyan’s dominant grappling attack earned him a unanimous decision victory.

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Aline Pereira def. Jade Masson-Wong via split decision (29-29, 27-30, 29-28)

What happened:
Masson-Wong found success as the fight progressed by mixing up her offense and putting pressure on Pereira late in the bout. But after three competitive rounds, Pereira did enough on the judges’ scorecards to secure a split decision victory.

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Brandon Jenkins def. Chris Avila via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

What happened:
Avila came out sharp early with his boxing, but Jenkins gradually took control by repeatedly attacking his lead leg with punishing low kicks. The fight stayed competitive throughout all three rounds before Jenkins earned a split decision win from the judges.

Rousey vs. Carano Main EVENT

The matchup marks a rare meeting between two of the most influential figures in women’s MMA history. Rousey helped transform the sport into a global mainstream attraction during her UFC title run, while Carano emerged as one of the earliest crossover stars of women’s combat sports, helping introduce a wider audience to women’s MMA years before the division became a staple of major promotions.

Both fighters entered the event carrying very different questions into the cage. For Rousey, the fight represents a return to high-level MMA competition after years away from the sport and outside the traditional fight spotlight. For Carano, it’s an opportunity to step back into a live combat sports spotlight in one of the highest-profile events of the year.

Leading into the fight, Tudum followed Rousey through training camp as she prepared for her return to the cage, offering behind-the-scenes access into her mindset, preparation, and approach to the Netflix main event.

Tudum also spent time with Carano ahead of the fight, documenting her road back to competition and the training process behind one of the most anticipated women’s MMA matchups in recent memory.

Who won Rousey vs. Carano?

The main event between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano is still ahead, and Tudum will update this story with full results, highlights, and reactions once the fight concludes.