Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey is set to face Gina Carano in a historic MMA fight at the Intuit Dome, aiming to break the record for most women paid in combat sports.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has announced that her upcoming bout with fellow MMA fighter Gina Carano will be a groundbreaking moment not just for combat sports but also for women's fighting. The event is set to take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Saturday, marking Rousey's return to the sport after a decade-long hiatus.
Rousey, who retired from professional wrestling and joined WWE following her UFC retirement, recently shocked fans by announcing her comeback to MMA. Her last fight with Amanda Nunes saw her suffer a brutal knockout defeat in 2016. In an interview ahead of her bout with Carano, Rousey emphasized the significance of this match for women's combat sports.
"I've already won eight consecutive title fights," Rousey said. "There’s nothing left to prove in UFC. Now, me and Gina are smashing the record for the most women paid in combat sports." The former champion also praised Carano, stating, "We don’t need to hate each other to give each other our best."
Gina Carano, who announced her retirement from MMA after being knocked out by Cris Cyborg in 2009, has transitioned into acting. Her decision to retire early and Rousey's recent return have made this fight a historic milestone for women's combat sports.
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Rousey's highlight her determination to make history and influence the future of combat sports. Her previous eight consecutive title defenses have already established her as one of the most successful fighters in the sport, making this fight particularly significant.
The upcoming bout between Rousey and Carano is expected to draw considerable attention from fans and pundits alike, with both fighters vying for recognition in an increasingly competitive field of female combat sports athletes.
