Between the Links: Reaction to Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, Strickland’s rant, UFC Houston, more
MMA Fighting
February 19, 2026
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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano have captured the spotlight in the combat sports world with their highly anticipated May matchup on Netflix, generating mixed reactions among fans about its potential as a major event of 2026. This bout, alongside other notable developments like Sean Strickland's controversial rant ahead of his UFC Houston fight against Anthony Hernandez, dominated recent discussions on Between the Links. The panel explored whether the UFC should be concerned about external promotions like Rousey and Carano's fight on Netflix
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Originally published on MMA Fighting on 2/19/2026