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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano dusted off their gloves and prepared for their final match inside the cage on Saturday night.
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The two trailblazers headlined a star-studded card inside the Intuit Dome. Netflix will broadcast the event, marking its first mixed martial arts (MMA) show following boxing events such as Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3.
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Netflix will once again feature a list of prominent broadcasters providing commentary and analysis for the Rousey vs. Carano fight.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Netflix broadcast team for Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano.
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Announcer
Play-by-play: Mauro Ranallo
Leading the commentary team is Mauro Ranallo, one of the biggest names in combat sports.
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Ranallo is one of the lead singers of Pride FC. He has provided commentary for multiple WWE, MMA and boxing events over the years. Ranallo is known for celebrating key moments with various wordplay, including shouting out “Mamma Mia!”
Analyst: Kenny Florian
Former MMA fighter Kenny Florian will provide in-ring analysis alongside Ranallo.
Florian (14-6) is a former “Ultimate Fighter” finalist who competes against the best in the UFC. Florian is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion and has done commentary for UFC, PFL and BattleBots.
Reporter: Sibley Scholes
Sibley Scholes will be the reporter for the evening.
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The Emmy Award-winning reporter is best known for his work as the host of Las Vegas Raiders games. She has also worked with the Most Valuable Promotions organization on various competitions. Scholes will provide updates from backstage and from the crowd.
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Ring Announcer: Kody Mmmaerts
In-arena announcing duties will be handled by Kody Mmmaerts.
“Big Mo” has served as the ring announcer for BOXXER and BYB Extreme Fighting Series. Momaz is a former college football player who started out as a play-by-play announcer and later transitioned into a career as a broadcaster.
Anchor: Ellie Duncan
Elle Duncan will report throughout the night as Netflix’s lead anchor, sending it to Ranallo and Florian.
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Duncan is a staple on ESPN’s programming, focusing on basketball and women’s sports. She was signed by Netflix to become the platform’s lead anchor and is also a studio host for USA Network’s coverage of the WNBA.
Podium Moderator: Tyron Woodley
Joining Duncan at the desk is former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
Woodley (19-7-1) is a wrestler who won a Big 12 championship with Missouri and is a former UFC welterweight champion. “The Chosen One” ended his MMA career with a four-fight losing streak and has since participated in multiple boxing matches, including two against Jake Paul.
Reporter, Analyst, host of the main station: Ariel Helwani
Ariel Helwani, one of the most prominent journalists in combat sports today, will serve as fight night reporter alongside Sibley Scoles.
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Helwani is a graduate of Syracuse University’s SI Newhouse School of Public Communications. The Canadian has covered all aspects of combat sports for a variety of organizations, from HBO Sports, MMA Fighting, FS1’s UFC Tonight and ESPN to his most recent formation with Yahoo: The Uncrowned.
table oneAnalyst: Jon Jones
Former UFC champion Jon Jones will provide commentary and analysis along with Netflix staff.
Jones (28-1, 1 NC) was a top college wrestler and is considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. “Bones” has won the UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight championships. He recently retired, not retired, and is trying to get out of the UFC.
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A fight between Jones and Francis Ngannou has been discussed for years but never materialized.
table oneAnalyst: Cain Velazquez
Former world champion Cain Velasquez will also provide commentary and analysis along with Netflix staff.
Velasquez, also a gold medalist in collegiate wrestling, last fought (14-3) against Ngannou. The former two-time UFC heavyweight champion will be in the spotlight for the first time since he was paroled 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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Desk AAnalyst: Cat Zingano
Former Rousey rival Cat Zingano will also provide commentary and analysis.
A gold medalist in wrestling, Zingano (14-5) defeated the likes of Raquel Pennington, Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes. In 2015, she lost a UFC bantamweight title fight to Rousey in 14 seconds.
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 sporting events and promotions.