Ronda Rousey believes MVP vs UFC is a big story in Gina Carano fight

Ronda Rousey has given her thoughts on the MVP vs UFC aspect of her upcoming showdown against Gina Carano.

As we know, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will square off in a mixed martial arts contest later this year. It serves as the first time that either woman has stepped foot into the cage in at least a decade for active competition, and nobody really knows what to expect when the door shuts behind them.

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What has been announced, though, is that Netflix will be broadcasting the contest in association with Most Valuable Promotions. Rousey has already made it clear that she took the fight idea to Dana White and the UFC, but that they weren’t quite able to get it over the finish line.

In a recent video, Rousey explained why the MVP vs UFC element of this is so crucial.

Rousey’s view on MVP vs UFC element of Carano fight

“It’s a dream fight and a superfight and everything, but I feel like the story and everything behind it is not just this fight,” Rousey told MVP chief Nakisa Bidarian in a behind-the-scenes “MVP UNCUT” video released Monday. “A lot of it is MVP vs. UFC. That’s where I’m going to go real hard in the f*cking trenches.

“We’re helping (the UFC) because they’re suffering from a lack of competition. They can’t just make a class-action lawsuit every couple years the cost of doing business. I’m really trying to help Dana out. If anyone has been groomed to be his apprentice, it’s been me. I think I’d be the most favorite adversary he’s ever had.”

Quotes via MMA Junkie

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