Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano reportedly will undergo ‘a lot of medicals’ ahead of Netflix fight
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Key Points:
- Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will undergo extensive medical and neurological testing ahead of their May 16 featherweight fight at Most Valuable Promotions' MMA event in Los Angeles, which will stream exclusively on Netflix.
- Both fighters have faced long layoffs, with Rousey out of competition for nearly a decade and Carano for almost 17 years, raising health concerns among fans and officials.
- Rousey has publicly discussed concussion issues, prompting the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) to ensure thorough medical evaluations before approving the bout.
- CSAC executive director Andy Foster stated that if both fighters pass all medical and neurological tests, the fight will proceed as scheduled despite the concerns.
- Carano shifted to acting after
