Ronda Rousey reveals inspiration for final fight against Gina Carano after nine years By Beatriz
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Ronda Rousey, 39 years old, faces Gina Carano this Saturday, May 16, at Intuit Dome, at Inglewood, at Califórnia.
Expectations grow for the confrontation that pits two pioneers face to face. The main fight of the Most Valuable Promotions event will be broadcast live on Netflix. Rousey considers this his definitive farewell to professional fighting.
Carreira of Rousey marked the era of women’s MMA
The American debuted in the UFC as the first woman signed by the organization. Ela racked up 12 consecutive wins to start his career, with nine finishes in under 70 seconds. Defendeu won the women’s bantamweight belt on six occasions before losing to Holly Holm and then Amanda Nunes in 2016.
Após lost to Nunes, Rousey moved to WWE full time. Entrou to Hall to UFC’s Fama in 2018. The hiatus in MMA reached almost ten years. Agora, she returns looking to close the cycle in a positive way.
- Recordes from Rousey: 12 wins and two losses
- Nove wins by submission in the first round
- Seis UFC belt defenses
- Hall from Fama in 2018
Preparation for this fight lasted more than a year. Her Parte took place in secret. Rousey described the camp as one of life’s most rewarding experiences.
Motivação appeared when seeing Gina Carano’s situation
Rousey cited Carano’s state as one of the main triggers for the return. Ela watched his colleague in a difficult moment while waiting for the birth of his own daughter. The image of Mike Tyson returning to his 60s also factored into the decision.
“When I saw where Gina was and looked at my big belly, I thought a fight between us would be huge,” commented Rousey in an interview. Ela highlighted that the match meets the public’s demand for exhibition fights. Carano inspired Rousey to get into MMA years ago. Agora, reprises the role.
The event marks the debut of Most Valuable Promotions in partnership with Netflix. The card includes other well-known names like Nate Diaz, Mike Perry, Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins. The broadcast begins with preliminaries on Tudum and YouTube, followed by the main card.
Preparação prioritized pleasure and good results
Diferente from previous cycles, the current training phase emphasized fun. Rousey abandoned the mentality of mandatory suffering to achieve performance. The focus became the process and not just the result.
“Before, everything was result-oriented. Agora, it’s about the process,” he explained. Ela reported feeling better physically and mentally than ever before. Pre-fight pressure is seen as positive fuel, similar to a rocket launch sequence.
The fighter promised her husband and sister that this will be her last appearance. Natural nervousness appears, but she interprets it as a sign of something big. Mesmo therefore recognizes that victory is not guaranteed.
Carano returns after long period away
Gina Carano, 44 years old, has a record of seven wins and one loss. Her last fight in MMA took place 17 years ago. Ela made a name for himself in Strikeforce before acting in action films.
The clash takes place in the featherweight category. Ambas athletes have already passed the main phase of their career, but they carry a strong legacy in the sport. Rousey admitted mutual respect and even affinity. Ela said he would be at peace if Carano came out with the victory, as he owes a lot to the pioneer.
Intuit Dome hosts the event for the first time on a large scale in MMA. The modern arena in Inglewood should receive a large audience. Ingressos are available through official platforms.
Detalhes from the event’s main card
The show features multiple attractions in addition to the main fight.
- Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano (main)
- Nate Diaz x Mike Perry
- Francis Ngannou x Philipe Lins
The broadcast takes place this Saturday from 9pm on Brasília for the main card. Netflix takes over global distribution.
Rousey avoided going into tactical details. Ela preferred to talk about the emotional journey and the meaning of the fight for the future of the sport. The focus remains on the process experienced so far.
Expectations are high for a duel that combines nostalgia, historical rivalry and the desire for closure. Duas female MMA legends share the cage just once. The result will set the tone for Rousey’s farewell.
