Ronda Rousey, a pioneer in women's mixed martial arts (MMA), is set to return to the ring on May 16 against Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in California, marking her first fight in a decade. At 39 years old, Rousey has faced criticism regarding her age, particularly in comparison to 44-year-old Carano. Rousey challenged these age-related critiques, highlighting the inconsistency in how age is perceived in male fighters, citing Jon Jones as an example. Rousey, who previously held the UFC bantamweight title, also addressed issues surrounding fighter pay, announcing that each participant in the upcoming fight will receive a minimum of $40,000. She expressed her hope that this event could set a precedent for increasing fighter earnings to rival those in boxing. Rousey also took the opportunity to praise emerging talent like Paddy Pimblett while downplaying the star power of current champions like Kayla Harrison. The fight will be promoted under Jake Paul's organization and broadcast live on Netflix.