Gina Carano reveals she lost 100 pounds for MMA return vs. Ronda Rousey
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Gina Carano successfully weighed in at 141.4 pounds, well under the featherweight limit, after losing 100 pounds over the past 18 months to prepare for her fight against Ronda Rousey.
- Carano revealed she was pre-diabetic and struggled with basic mobility in September 2024 but transformed her health through hard work and determination motivated by her goal to fight Rousey.
- Carano expressed gratitude to Rousey for her patience during her weight loss journey and thanked her family and supporters for their encouragement, hoping her story inspires others on their health journeys.
- Carano's last MMA fight was in August 2009, where she suffered her only career loss to Cris Cyborg, and she now aims to continue her comeback as a significant underdog against Rousey.
- Ronda Rousey, a former MMA star who lost her last two fights in 2015 and 2016, transitioned to a pro wrestling career with WWE and is now returning to MMA for this highly anticipated matchup.