Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano press conference LIVE: Updates from MMA media event on Netflix
At a packed press conference in California, gina carano met Ronda Rousey as promoters unveiled the blockbuster rematch and undercard; the fighters and officials spoke to media in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 10 at 3pm ET. Rousey is set to fight Carano in her first MMA bout in ten years on 16 May. The event will be headlined as the first live MMA event on Netflix and the co-main will feature Francis Ngannou against Philipe Lins.
Key details and most critical facts first
The kickoff event took place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, where the two women’s MMA icons faced questions on stage. Ronda Rousey arrived in her trademark leather jacket from her run in the WWE and used the platform to frame the matchup as an attempt to “change the landscape of the sport and challenge the model the UFC has become. ” She said she rediscovered her love for MMA and described reaching out to her opponent as a journey from barely knowing one another to training to fight each other.
Gina Carano addressed the crowd first and said the motivation for the fight was Rousey’s request, noting she was first offered the opportunity in 2024 by UFC president Dana White. The co-main announcement confirmed Francis Ngannou will meet Philipe Lins in the heavyweight slot on the card.
Gina Carano reacts on stage
“Obviously the motivation is Ronda asked me. She’s quite the charmer, ” said Gina Carano, described at the event as a pioneer and trailblazer in women’s MMA. Carano added that other opportunities had come up but none felt as important and that sharing the moment with Rousey made her feel “so alive and super grateful for the opportunity. ” She said the initial contact over the potential matchup began when Dana White called her in 2024 to say Rousey wanted to fight her.
Immediate reactions and what
Ronda Rousey, women’s MMA icon and former WWE performer, said: “I found my love for MMA again” and outlined that pregnancy and time away had reshaped her relationship with the sport. She added, “I told her I will train me to fight me if I have to. Luckily I didn’t have to. ” Ariel Helwani served as host for the kickoff presser. UFC president Dana White was referenced on stage as the person who first made contact with Carano about the matchup in 2024.
Quick context
This matchup marks Rousey’s first MMA fight in ten years and is billed as one of the headline attractions for the first live MMA event being staged on Netflix. The press conference also introduced the co-main heavyweight pairing of Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins.
What’s next
Expect promotional buildup to continue through scheduled media appearances and training updates ahead of the 16 May fight, with more statements from both camps and likely additional card details to follow; keep watch for further comments from gina carano as the event build intensifies.
