Ronda Rousey is finally getting her long-talked-about showdown with Gina Carano just not inside the UFC Octagon. Netflix confirmed Tuesday that Rousey will face Carano on May 16 under Jake Pauls MVP promotional banner, closing the loop on a dream fight that fans have been calling for over a decade. But according to Rousey, the bout almost happened in UFC until negotiations fell apart. Speaking with Jim Rome, Rousey laid out exactly how talks with Dana White broke down. She said she initially wanted the fight around New Years and pushed for a historic payday. Rousey said White responded positively and returned with what she described as a massive offer. But timing and business changed everything. Rousey explained that Carano needed more time, and negotiations drifted into the period when the UFCs pay-per-view model was shifting toward streaming. Thats when, she claims, corporate priorities took over. She went even further, suggesting the UFCs financial obligations to shareholders altered the promotions approach. Now elsewhere means Netflix and MVP. The fight will take place at 145 pounds. Rousey (12-2) hasnt competed since her 2016 knockout loss to Amanda Nunes, while Carano (7-1) hasnt fought since her 2009 stoppage defeat to Cris Cyborg. More than a decade removed from their primes, the matchup still carries massive name value and now it comes with a side of corporate controversy. Do you think the UFC dropped the ball by not making this fight happen sooner? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
