Gina Carano says Disney went quiet after settlement as she gears up for Rousey fight
Gina Carano, former star of 'The Mandalorian,' is preparing for a high-profile MMA comeback against Ronda Rousey on May 16, 2026, following her legal settlement with Disney in 2025. She claims Disney has remained silent since the settlement, contrasting its initial public statements with its lack of follow-up. Carano reflects on her experience with cancel culture, media narratives, and personal struggles, while expressing respect for her former colleagues on the show. Now focused on her fighting return and personal growth, she says she feels stronger and more fulfilled than ever.
- ▪Gina Carano reached a legal settlement with Disney in August 2025 after being fired from 'The Mandalorian' over controversial social media posts.
- ▪She is set to return to MMA in a highly anticipated bout against Ronda Rousey on May 16, 2026, after both fighters came out of retirement.
- ▪Carano claims Disney has not publicly commented since the settlement, highlighting a stark contrast between its initial firing statement and its silence afterward.
- ▪She maintains she had no issues with 'The Mandalorian' creators Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, distancing them from the online backlash.
- ▪Carano discussed her personal struggles with weight and emotional eating, framing them as a response to public scrutiny and isolation.
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OutKick Gina Carano says Disney went quiet after settlement as she gears up for Rousey fight The former 'Mandalorian' star is preparing for a high-profile MMA return against Ronda Rousey on May 16 By Alejandro Avila OutKick Published April 28, 2026 10:20pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video NCAA Should NOT Suspend Brendan Sorsby For Gambling | Don't @ Me w/ Dan Dakich Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has stepped away from football to enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. Dakich explains why the NCAA should not suspend Sorsby. Gina Carano says she has nothing left to prove, but she is not staying quiet either.
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