Ronda Rousey Ready to Make MMA Return Only to Fight Gina Carano

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Ronda Rousey has loosen her ties with MMA for some time now.

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Rousey recently revealed her plans to return to MMA on The Kurt Angle Show, only at one condition -

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Both Rousey and Gina are considered pioneers of the women's mainstream MMA.

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Carano, on the other hand, preceded Rousey and was the first female martial artist to headline in a big women MMA fight card.

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Ronda Rousey Ready to Make MMA Return Only to Fight Gina Carano

Ronda Rousey has loosen her ties with MMA for some time now.

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