The former women’s UFC bantamweight champion will return to the octagon for the first time in 10 years, and is confident her fight with Carano will smash all kinds of recordsRonda Rousey and Gina Carano face off ahead of their fight on Saturday night(Image: Getty Images)Ronda Rousey claims her clash with Gina Carano will set a staggering fight purse record for female fighters.The former women’s bantamweight champion will end her 10-year retirement on Saturday when she takes on fellow MMA trailblazer Carano at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Rousey has not fought since suffering a brutal knockout defeat to Amanda Nunes back in 2016.Rousey’s loss prompted her to transition to WWE, but shocked fans earlier this year after confirming her return to MMA. Carano, on the other hand, retired back in 2009 after being knocked out by Cris Cyborg in the first round. The 44-year-old then pursued a career in Hollywood following the defeat.This weekend’s showcase marks Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions’ first foray into MMA – with the event set to be broadcast live on Netflix. With millions set to tune in, Saturday night’s billing could be a historic night not just for MMA, but for women’s fighting in general.FOLLOW OUR FIGHTING FB PAGE! Latest boxing and MMA news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Khamzat Chimaev makes major career switch just days after shock UFC lossREAD MORE: Nate Diaz sends Conor McGregor five-word message after rejecting trilogy fightIn the build-up to the contest, Rousey has criticised the UFC’s fighter pay, as well as firing verbal shots at UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison. With several eyes set to tune in, ‘Rowdy’ admits her Los Angeles melee with Carano will be a groundbreaking moment for the sport.”The biggest money fight is the biggest fight period. And we [Harrison] honestly have very different definitions of greatness. Mine is making history, making a cultural impact and influencing the future of the sport,” she said. “I’ve already won a record eight consecutive title fights, there’s nothing left for me to do in UFC. So now me and Gina are smashing the record for the most women have been paid in combat sports.”READ MORE: Dana White drops ‘confident’ update over Conor McGregor UFC comebackREAD MORE: Khamzat Chimaev KICKS Sean Strickland as police intervene during heated face offThis weekend’s card also sees the return of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The ‘Predator’ has not…
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