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Ronda Rousey's return draws 17 million viewers for MVP MMA event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:25 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Ronda Rousey's return draws 17 million viewers for MVP MMA event

Summary

Ronda Rousey's comeback against Gina Carano on June 6 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood attracted an impressive 17 million viewers, setting a new record for an MMA event. Organized by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions in collaboration with Netflix, the event surpassed the previous viewership high of 8.8 million from a 2011 fight. Commentators, including Joe Rogan and referee John McCarthy, praised Rousey for engaging casual fans and increasing interest in the sport. Following this success, anticipation grows for UFC International Fight Week, where Conor McGregor will face Max Holloway later this year.

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Status Watch

•Rousey vs. Carano event held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
•Viewership peaked at 17 million, averaging 12.4 million.
•Rousey’s event surpassed prior records for MMA fights on broadcast.
•Joe Rogan highlighted the need for recognizable names to draw fans.
•UFC International Fight Week set to feature McGregor vs. Holloway later this year.

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10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Rogan blown away by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano viewers; Netflix numbers spark debate!

What they're saying

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Joe Rogan backs Jake Paul and Ronda Rousey’s event as a huge win in the MMAJoe Rogan thinks Ronda Rousey’s return, which drew in 17 million viewers, is a positive step for MMA. The event was put together by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions in partnership with Netflix and took place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
— Yahoo Sports

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