Ronda Rousey is gearing up for her return to MMA competition and believes the event will have a transformative effect on the sport.
The former WWE star will face former Strikeforce fighter Gina Carano at an event backed by Most Valuable Promotions live on Netflix on May 16 from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.
Speaking on Face 2 Face, Rousey compared the upcoming show to some of combat sports’ most iconic moments. She drew parallels to legendary figures and events that shaped the industry.
“I would have killed to see Mike Tyson live, I would have killed to see Muhammad Ali live. Would have killed to see UFC 1 live. I believe that this event is historic on that level,” Rousey said.
“It’s going to change the landscape of the entire sport forever. It’s going to be the best fight of me and Gina’s lives. I can’t speak for the other guys on the card, but this is the most stacked card I’ve ever seen. And this is the most I’ve seen anyone invest in one card.”
Rousey highlighted that the fight carries significance beyond personal competition. She positioned the event as a pivotal moment for the future of MMA.
“We’re not fighting just for ourselves, but for the future of the sport. What we does only matters because you watch, so we need you. We need you to be able to make the changes that we’re hoping to see happen. Hopefully you’re there. Hopefully you’re part of this because it’s incredible for us to be a part of and we want you to join us,” she stated.
Fans can watch the show live on Netflix when it airs on May 16.