Fans back Gina Carano over Ronda Rousey ahead of Netflix main event
Fans are showing strong support for Gina Carano ahead of her fight against Ronda Rousey at Netflix's first MMA event. A recent poll indicates that nearly 55 percent of voters favor Carano, despite her long absence from the ring. Rousey, a former UFC champion, received support from just over 45 percent of the participants.
- ▪More than 2,000 fans participated in a poll regarding the upcoming fight.
- ▪Gina Carano received nearly 55 percent of the votes, while Ronda Rousey garnered just over 45 percent.
- ▪The event marks Netflix's entry into the mixed martial arts arena with a main event featuring two fighters returning after long layoffs.
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