'It's saved my life' - why Rousey fight means everything to Carano
Gina Carano describes her upcoming fight against Ronda Rousey as life-changing and lifesaving after enduring years of personal and professional hardship. After being dismissed from her role in The Mandalorian and facing intense public scrutiny, Carano found renewed purpose through training for the bout. The fight, set to air live on Netflix, marks her return to MMA after nearly 17 years and is expected to set a new pay record for female fighters.
- ▪Gina Carano says her fight against Ronda Rousey has "saved my life" after a period of severe anxiety and personal struggle.
- ▪Carano was fired from The Mandalorian in 2021 following controversial social media comments, which led to a lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm.
- ▪Rousey proposed the fight in 2024, aiming to help both fighters, and it was eventually organized under Most Valuable Promotions after UFC talks failed.
- ▪Carano lost 100 pounds since September 2024 in preparation for the fight, weighing in at 141.4 pounds.
- ▪The bout will be the first MMA event broadcast live on Netflix and is expected to set a new purse record for women in the sport.
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| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 07:09:29 +0000 |
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