Rousey-Carano Netflix Clash Rewrites MMA Viewership Records
TL;DR
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds to headline MVP MMA 1, the first MMA event streamed on Netflix, which drew about 12.4 million live viewers globally (9.3 million on average in the U.S., peak 17 million) and generated a $2.2 million gate and one billion social impressions, setting a new U.S. attendance record for MMA; Rousey hinted at retirement from fighting, while MVP and Netflix executives touted the event's success and future potential.
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano averaged over 12 million viewers on Netflix MMA Fighting
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano shatters U.S. record for most-watched MMA event ever, peaks at 17 million globally Yahoo Sports
- MVP says 12.4M watched Ronda Rousey-headlined MMA card ESPN
- Ronda Rousey's payout revealed after Netflix fight with Gina Carano USA Today
- Rousey Vs. Carano Leads Heavyweight Global Audience For Netflix’s Latest Fight Night Deadline
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