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Ronda Rousey explains Dana White talks for Gina Carano fight to happen in UFC ‘didn’t work out’

Ronda Rousey has detailed how she went to Dana White to host her comeback fight, before landing with Most Valuable Promotions. The legendary former bantamweight champion will take on Gina Carano on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in California.

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Dana White can elevate boxing to UFC level, says boxing legend Amir Khan

British boxing legend Amir Khan sat down with Hard Rock Bet to discuss the current heavyweight landscape as Tyson Fury prepares to return to the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 17

Gina Carano explained why planned UFC fight with Ronda Rousey never happened years before Netflix bout

Gina Carano has spoken openly in the past about how her communications with Dana White broke down. On May 16, Carano will face Ronda Rousey in what will be her first MMA bout since 2009.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 17

Ronda Rousey Will Fight in 2026: Opponent, Date, Location

Jake Paul’s promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions, and Netflix officially confirmed via X on Feb. 17 that Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will headline the first-ever MMA event streamed live on the platform on Saturday, May 16, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 17

Dana White Says White House Card Is Built, Meeting With President Trump Set to Finalize Plans

LAS VEGAS — The UFC’s ambitious White House event is no longer just a concept.According to UFC CEO Dana White, the fight card itself has already been assembled.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 17

Opinion: Why Dana White missing out on Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano is perfect for the growth of the sport

One of the most surprising aspects of Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano is that it won’t be taking place under the UFC banner. This Tuesday morning, it was surprisingly announced that Ronda Rousey would be making her comeback to the sport after 10 years away to take on Gina Carano.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 17

Paddy Pimblett’s long-time manager takes positives from his first UFC loss to Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett’s long-time manager believes he earned a lot of respect at UFC 324. Justin Gaethje has made some critical comments about Paddy Pimblett following their interim title fight that headlined the first UFC event of the year.

Conor McGregor News / Total Pro Sports / February 17

Conor McGregor Reveals Why 2026 Will Be A Massive Year For Fans

2026 is definitely a big year for the UFC, as they have already started very well under Paramount’s deal. However, the return of Conor McGregor and Jon Jones will be one of the biggest surprises for fans and will break records.

Kamaru Usman News / HITC / February 17

Kamaru Usman targets two titles before retirement

Usman appears to have a clear direction in mind for the year ahead. Islam Makhachev’s team are still pushing for Kamaru Usman to be his first welterweight title challenger.

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 17

Ian Garry vs Islam Makhachev: Is theFight Really Happening?

Ian Garry has landed in Tbilisi, Georgia, fulfilling his promise to train there if booked against Islam Makhachev UFC’s June 14 White House event is confirmed

Khamzat Chimaev News / Total Pro Sports / February 17

Khamzat Chimaev Shows His Power Against Former Light Heavyweight Challenger

The Paramount deal has just started, and the events kicked off really well, but fans have questions about when dominating fighters like Ilia Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev, and others will return to the octagon.

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 17

The Fight Nobody Asked For: Why UFC Should Book Topuria vs Makhachev

UFC White House event confirmed for June 14 celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and Trump’s 80th birthday Ilia Topuria will defend his lightweight

Dana White News / The Body Lock / February 17

Sean O’Malley Fears Missing UFC’s Historic White House Event

Sean O’Malley says he hasn’t received any call from UFC about fighting at the White House event on June 14, 2026 Dana White confirmed matchmaking meetings

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 17

Two Years Later, Ilia Topuria Still Cherishes His Night Against Alexander Volkanovski

When Ilia Topuria fought Alexander Volkanovski, he was hated by fans for channeling Conor McGregor and was not very respectful towards Volkanovski, who was already a fan favorite.

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MMA News / Field Level Media / February 17

Ronda Rousey to battle Gina Carano in return to MMA

Ronda Rousey will return to mixed-martial arts for the first time in nearly a decade when she challenges Gina Carano on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

Tom Aspinall News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 17

Sean O’Malley drops bombshell on Tom Aspinall’s title situation, 'The UFC Wants Him to Vacate'

The UFC heavyweight division finds itself in uncharted territory, and according to former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley, the promotion may be ready to make a controversial move that could reshape the entire landscape of the division.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 17

UFC Fight Night – Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa: Preview & Betting Tips

The featherweight clash between Dan Ige and Melquizael Costa is one of the best matchups on this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card in Houston. Ige (19-10) has long been one of the most respected competitors in the featherweight division.

MMA News / HITC / February 17

Jorge Masvidal to host $500,000 bare-knuckle MMA Tournament featuring Anthony Smith’s return

Jorge Masvidal has announced a major cash tournament as his bare-knuckle MMA promotion makes its return. Since stepping away from the cage, the former BMF champion and welterweight contender has turned his attention to promoting, even introducing a glove-free version of MMA.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 17

UFC Fight Night – Serghei Spivac vs Ante Delija: Preview & Betting Tips

The heavyweight showdown between Serghei Spivac and Ante Delija is a fascinating matchup at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night event. Spivac (17-6) has quietly established himself as one of the most technically consistent grapplers in the heavyweight division.

Kamaru Usman News / EssentiallySports / February 17

Kamaru Usman Announces Retirement Decision as He Reveals Final Career Goal

Is it too soon for Kamaru Usman to retire? He is 38 years old, but had an impressive win over Joaquin Buckley in his last fight. While the answer can be subjective to everyone, for ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’, he seems quite clear in his head.

MMA News / HITC / February 17

Dustin Poirier has three-word response to Nate Diaz calling him out for UFC White House fight

Dustin Poirier needed only three words after Nate Diaz publicly called him out. Diaz recently mentioned Poirier as a potential opponent for a proposed UFC White House event, alongside Conor McGregor and Mike Perry.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 16

Dustin Poirier Gives Three-Word Response to Nate Diaz’s UFC White House Callout

Dustin Poirier wasn’t chasing a spot on the UFC White House card, but it looks like Nate Diaz has dragged his name into the conversation anyway. With the promotion lining up the historic June 14 event and veterans circling for relevance, the Stockton legend recently threw out his wish list for his return to the Octagon.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 15

Dricus Du Plessis Eyes Miami Return, Vows to 'Fix' Chimaev Puzzle in Title Rematch

Former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t looking for tune-ups. He isn’t looking for excuses either. He’s looking for his belt back and ideally, he wants it from the man who took it.

Aljamain Sterling News / Dice City Sports / February 15

Aljamain Sterling: 'Everything I Said Was Fair and Valid'

In a video posted after UFC 321, Sterling questioned how quickly Aspinall opted out of the fight. “Was he milking it? Was he using his best Aljamain Sterling acting attributes to take home the gold?” Sterling asked.