Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano announcers: Meet Netflix’s broadcast team for the 2026 MMA fight
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Saturday night, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano take off the gloves for one last fight inside the cage.
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The two pioneers headline a star-studded card from inside the Intuit Dome. Netflix will stream the event, its first MMA production after hosting boxing events like Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3.
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Once again, Netflix is set to roll out a notable roster of streamers to provide commentary and analysis on Rousey vs. Carano.
Here’s what you need to know about Netflix’s full broadcast team for Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano.
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano’s Announcers
Play by play: Mauro Ranallo
The commentary team will be led by Mauro Ranallo, one of the most recognizable names in combat sports.
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Ranallo was one of the main voices of Pride FC. Over the years, he has commentated on several WWE, MMA and boxing events. Ranallo is known for celebrating critical moments with various puns, including shouting “Mamma Mia.”
Analyst: Kenny Florian
Former MMA fighter Kenny Florian will provide ringside analysis with Ranallo.
A former Ultimate Fighter finalist, Florian (14-6) has faced the best in the UFC. Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion, Florian has commentated for UFC, PFL and BattleBots.
Journalist: Sibley Scoles
The reporter for the evening will be Sibley Scoles.
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The Emmy Award-winning journalist is known as the Las Vegas Raiders game announcer. She has also worked with Most Valuable Promotions for various fights. Scoles will provide updates from backstage and in the crowd.
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Ring announcer: Kody Mommaerts
In-ring announcing duties will be handled by Kody Mommaerts.
“Big Mo” served as the ring announcer for BOXXER and BYB Extreme Fighting Series. A former college football player, Mommaerts started as a commentator before moving to in-ring announcer.
Main presenter: Elle Duncan
Elle Duncan will provide all-night coverage as Netflix’s lead presenter, before sending it off to Ranallo and Florian.
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Duncan was a staple of ESPN programming, specializing in basketball and women’s sports. She was signed by Netflix to be the platform’s lead anchor and is also a studio host for USA Network’s coverage of the WNBA.
Main Office Host: Tyron Woodley
Joining Duncan in the office will be former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
A wrestler, Woodley (19-7-1) won Big 12 championships with Missouri and is a former UFC welterweight champion. “The Chosen One” ended his MMA career on a four-fight losing streak and has since competed in several boxing bouts, including two against Jake Paul.
Journalist, A.Analyst, Main Office Host: Ariel Helwani
One of the most successful journalists in combat sports today, Ariel Helwani will serve as fight night reporter alongside Sibley Scoles.
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Helwani is a graduate of the SI Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. The Canadian has covered all aspects of combat sports for various organizations, from HBO Sports, MMA Fighting, UFC Tonight on FS1 and ESPN, to his most recent venture, creating The Uncrowned with Yahoo.
Desk Aanalyst: Jon Jones
Former UFC champion Jon Jones will provide commentary and analysis with the Netflix team.
A top college wrestler, Jones (28-1, 1 NC) is considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. “Bones” held the UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight titles. He recently retired, but did not retire, and attempted to secure his release from the UFC.
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A fight between Jones and Francis Ngannou, which is on the card, has been talked about for years, but it never came to fruition.
Desk Aanalyst: Cain Velasquez
Former world champion Cain Velasquez will also provide commentary and analysis with the Netflix team.
Also a gold medalist in collegiate wrestling, Velasquez (14-3)’s last fight was against Ngannou. The former two-time UFC heavyweight champion will be in the spotlight for the first time since he was granted parole in February after serving ten months in prison. He pleaded no contest to attempted murder charges involving a man accused of abusing a family member.
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Office Aanalyst: Cat Zingano
Rousey’s former opponent, Cat Zingano, will also provide commentary and analysis.
A gold medalist in wrestling, Zingano (14-5) beat Raquel Pennington, Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes. She lost to Rousey in 14 seconds in 2015 for the UFC bantamweight title.
Rules and scoring: Sean Wheelock
Rules and scoring will be provided by Sean Wheelock.
Wheelock has provided commentary for M-1 Challenge, Bellator and FC Kansas City, as well as other sports and promotions.
