Has Gina Carano ever fought Ronda Rousey?

Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey, two titans of women’s mixed martial arts, never stepped into the cage together in what would have undoubtedly been a clash of legends.

While fans eagerly anticipated a showdown between these formidable athletes, circumstances conspired to keep this dream matchup from becoming a reality.

The prospect of a bout between Carano and Rousey once seemed tantalizingly close to fruition, sparking intense speculation and fervent anticipation among MMA enthusiasts.

However, despite the clamor for this epic showdown, the highly-anticipated fight ultimately failed to materialize, leaving fans to wonder what might have been.

In a revealing conversation with Joe Rogan on episode #1837 of the JRE podcast in June 2022, Gina Carano shed light on the reasons behind the missed opportunity to face Rousey inside the octagon.

According to Carano, her decision to forego a potential showdown with ‘Rowdy’ was driven by a combination of factors, chief among them a sense of disrespect she felt from UFC President Dana White.

Carano also disclosed that she had been presented with an acting role, which she ultimately chose to pursue instead of pursuing a fight with Rousey.

This pivotal career decision, coupled with Carano’s burgeoning interest in the world of acting, steered her away from the high-stakes realm of professional MMA competition.

It’s worth noting that Gina Carano concluded her MMA career in 2009 following a defeat to Cris Cyborg in the first round, while Ronda Rousey burst onto the scene with her professional MMA debut in 2011.

With the two fighters at different stages in their respective careers, Carano’s focus shifted away from the octagon as she transitioned into the realm of acting.