Rousey vs Carano on Netflix Exposes the UFC’s Monopoly Problem + UFC Houston Picks
Rousey vs Carano is confirmed — Netflix, MVP Promotions, hexagon cage, May 16, 2026. The fight has a competitive ceiling; the platform behind it does not. Netflix has 300 million subscribers. The UFC has Paramount+. That gap is the real story. Plus: the Dana White text message that killed the UFC version of this fight in 2015, why the dream fight was always Ronda vs Cyborg, and full UFC Houston picks — Strickland (+205) vs Hernandez (-275), Uroš Medić’s finish guarantee, and the suspicious Carli Judice line movement from -400 to -800 in 10 days.
UFC Fight Night Dern vs. Ribas 2 Preview | Where the Strawweights Stand and a Look Ahead
Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2 will decide if Dern can avenge her 2019 loss or if Ribas continues her strong takedown defence. Our crew expects a decision for Ribas. With parlays, upset picks, and next week’s UFC 311 talk, this episode highlights key storylines in the strawweight and championship races.