Sipu Jha
A long-discussed showdown between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano is now official, with Netflix set to stream the bout live from the Intuit Dome in May. The announcement revived a rivalry fans have debated for more than a decade. It also renewed interest in how both pioneers of women’s MMA built their wealth through fighting, entertainment, and business ventures.Rousey and Carano helped bring female fighters into the mainstream. One dominated inside the UFC and later became a WWE champion. The other turned an eight-fight MMA career into a steady run in Hollywood. The boxer-turned-actresses made stunning fortunes over the years with their different careers. As the duo is set to get into the boxing ring coming out of retirement, here’s a breakdown of their net worth.
What is Ronda Rousey’s net worth?
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Ronda Rousey’s net worth stands at $14 million in 2026 (per Celebrity Net Worth). Her rise began in judo, where she won Olympic bronze in 2008. She later became the first woman signed by the UFC and its inaugural Women’s Bantamweight Champion. Her early dominance drew massive pay-per-view buys and sponsorships.Rousey reportedly earned about $13 million for seven UFC fights between 2012 and 2016. Including her final bout against Amanda Nunes, her total UFC pay reached roughly $16 million. In 2015 alone, she earned $14 million from fight purses, bonuses, and endorsements.She transitioned to WWE in 2018, won the Raw Women’s Championship, and later added more titles. Her reported WWE salary reached $1.5 million per year, with added bonuses. Acting roles in films like Furious 7 and The Expendables 3 expanded her brand. She has since stepped away from full-time wrestling, citing family priorities.
What is Gina Carano’s net worth?
Gina Carano. Image via: Getty Images
GinaCarano’s estimated net worth stands at $4 million (per Celebrity Net Worth). She compiled a 7-1 MMA record and became one of the first female stars in Strikeforce and EliteXC. Her 2009 bout with Cris Cyborg marked the first time a woman headlined a major MMA event.After retiring from MMA, Carano built her income through film and television. She starred in Haywire, Fast & Furious 6, and Deadpool. Her role as Cara Dune in The Mandalorian raised her profile further.Although her income in MMA was relatively small to that of Rousey in the UFC, Carano generated consistent income through acting, production, modeling, and TV shows.As for the net worth comparison, Rousey dominates in overall wealth due to her record-breaking fighting salary and high-profile endorsement deals. Carano was relying on Hollywood and media enterprises.
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