The first MMA event of Most Valuable Promotions will be headlined by the women’s featherweight match between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano on Saturday inside Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
With her stacked credentials as a former UFC champion, Rousey heads into the match as the considerable betting favorite with -580 MMA odds, while Carano, who last fought in 2009, is going to be the +425 betting underdog.
Rousey vs. Carano Fight Odds
- Ronda Rousey: -580
- Gina Carano: +425
Rousey vs. Carano: Tale of the Tape
| Ronda Rousey | Gina Carano | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 39 | 44 |
| Height | 5’6” | 5’8” |
| Reach | 66 inches | 66.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 38 inches | N/A |
| Record | 12-2 | 7-1 |
| Fighting Style | Judo | Striker |
| Finishing Rate | 100% | 57% |
Rousey vs. Carano: Prediction
My prediction is a submission victory for Rousey over Carano, as she’s the better grappler and the younger fighter. Rousey is expected to maximize her Judo background to take Carano down the mat and neutralize her strikes.
Even though Rousey hasn’t fought in the last decade, she has still been active with her tenures in the WWE, which helps her keep in shape. Rousey’s strength and skills are still on point, while Carano has been retired for 16 years.
If Rousey secures an early takedown in the opening round, I think she’ll be able to control Carano and maneuver to her favorite submission, which is the armbar. This has been Rousey’s bread and butter technique even in her prime.
Ronda Rousey’s Recent Fight Results
Rousey was a former Strikeforce and UFC champion before her last fight in 2016. In her last five bouts inside the octagon, he racked up three wins over Alexis Davis, Cat Zingano, and Bethe Correia, while her losses were courtesy of Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes.
Gina Carano’s Recent Fight Results
Carano was a former Strikeforce title challenger who made her pro MMA debut in 2006. She only lost one bout in eight matches before retiring in 2009. Her wins were against Leiticia Pestova, Rosi Sexton, Elaina Maxwell, Julie Kedzie, Tonya Evinger, Kaitlin Young, and Kelly Kobold. Her only career loss was to Cris Cyborg.
Rousey vs. Carano Fight Card
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, women’s featherweight fight
- Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins, heavyweight fight
- Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry, welterweight fight
- Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross, lightweight fight
- Junior Dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne, heavyweight fight
- Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian, welterweight fight
- Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta, catchweight fight
- Jason Jackson vs. Jefferson Creighton, welterweight fight
- David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales, featherweight fight
- Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong, women’s catchweight fight
- Chris Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins, catchweight fight
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