Rousey vs Carano: Ronda Rousey says Gina Carano fight will 'smash' pay record for women in combat sports
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Key Points:
- Ronda Rousey will face Gina Carano in a featherweight MMA fight on Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, aiming to set a new purse record for female fighters in combat sports.
- Rousey, returning to fighting after a 10-year retirement, criticized UFC fighter pay and champion Kayla Harrison, positioning her bout with Carano as a transformative moment for women's MMA.
- The event, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and broadcast live on Netflix, features several ex-UFC stars and seeks to challenge the UFC's dominance in the sport.
- Carano, who retired from MMA and faced personal struggles after being fired from The Mandalorian, credits Rousey with inspiring her recovery and comeback.
- Rousey expressed disappointment with the UFC's management and revealed she initially sought to return to UFC but failed to reach an agreement, highlighting her potential role as a leading figure in MMA outside the UFC.