Fact Check: Is UFC planning to outshine buzzing Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano Netflix bout with Conor McGregor blockbuster return announcement?
The mixed martial arts world is buzzing with speculation that the UFC could announce the return of Conor McGregor on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Fans believe the promotion may use the announcement to steal attention from a major rival event taking place on the same night.
The competing show is the Netflix-streamed MVP MMA card, headlined by a blockbuster fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano.
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- 'I hate to say this on live' former UFC champion makes wild accusation about Ronda Rousey’s behaviour Times Of India —
- Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano roll back the clock in double MMA comeback Associated Press —
- Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano's topless pics and raciest snaps ahead of Netflix mega fight Daily Star —