Gina Carano to fight former WWE star in Los Angeles
Gina Carano has announced her comeback to the world of MMA.
Gina Carano is set to face Ronda Rousey in a mixed martial arts fight.
The 43-year-old star - who first found fame as a mixed martial artist, before turning her focus towards acting - has agreed to fight Ronda, 39, on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, where they'll headline Netflix’s first-ever live MMA broadcast.
The former Mandalorian star told Netflix: "Ronda came to me and said there is only one person she would make a comeback for, and it’s been her dream to make this fight happen between us."
Despite this, Gina admitted that she has a deep-rooted respect for her opponent.
The actress shared: "She thanked me for opening up doors for her career and was respectful in asking for this fight to happen.
"This is an honor. I believe I will walk out of this fight with the win, and I anticipate it will not come easy, which I welcome. This is as much for Ronda and I as it is for the fans and mixed martial arts community. What a time to be alive."
Ronda - who joined the WWE after becoming a big star in the UFC - is also looking forward to their fight.
The sports star said: "Been waiting so long to announce this.
"Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest superfight in women’s combat sport history, and we’re partnering with the fighter-first promoter, MVP, as well as the baddest streamer on the planet, Netflix. This is for all MMA fans past, present, and future."
Gabe Spitzer, Netflix's vice president of sports, is looking forward to the event, and is convinced that it'll prove to be a huge commercial success.
Gabe said: "After the record-breaking success in boxing, we wanted our first MMA event to be truly legendary.
"These are more than just athletes — they are generational stars, and having them headline our MMA debut at the Intuit Dome is a defining moment for us."
