• Why Ronda Rousey’s Superfight Isn’t Happening In UFC
Former WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey (age 39) is returning to MMA after 10 years. On May 16 on Netflix, the UFC Hall of Famer will face fellow women’s MMA pioneer, Gina Carano (age 43), in an MMA Superfight.
This will be a Featherweight (145 lbs) bout and will be contested over five 5 minute rounds. This will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
A LEGACY SHOWDOWN 🔥 #RouseyCarano
RONDA ROUSEY vs. GINA CARANO
Saturday May 16
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During an interview with ESPN, Rousey explained why this superfight isn’t taking place in UFC:
“I reached out to Dana (White) and asked if he would be interested in it. And it didn’t exactly work out with the UFC, but that led to us here today.”
This fight will now be promoted by Most Valuable Promotions. Rousey explained why this fight is happening:
“This has been in the makings since I was pregnant, which is over a year ago. It took a long time to get us here. It’s such a long story, I can’t really keep it short for you, but we fought for this.
We fought to fight each other, and there were a lot of obstacles along the way. I’ve told her, ‘If I have to go out there and train you myself to fight me, I will.’ We made it happen. We had to work together to overcome every obstacle to get here.
It’s really surreal because it’s been a secret for so long. I can’t believe I’m actually able to talk about it.”
Rousey last fought in 2016 and has a record of 12-2. Carano last fought in 2009 and has a record of 9-1.
• Kevin Nash Apologizes For His Comments About RAW Wrestler
On his Kliq This podcast, 2-time WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash commended 21-year-old RAW wrestler Je’Von Evans for his athletic ability and striking, but criticized his lighthearted presentation as being “too Mr. Bojangles” and lacking edge, suggesting he show more grit.
The comments drew swift backlash online, with fans labeling them racially insensitive and pointing to historical stereotypes associated with Bill “Bojangles” Robinson.
Nash ended up issuing an apology:
“How often have you heard the term Uncle Tom? Most likely, it was used in a degrading way. If you’ve actually read the literature, Uncle Tom was whipped to death for helping free two female slaves.
I apologize for the use of the term Mr Bogangles, it was in poor taste and obviously offensive. I just see talent being pushed in a direction that I disagree with.
He should be the male version of Sol Ruca. More contemporary than urban. It’s funny how I’m usually the only person who pays attention to the development of black talent.”
