UFC veteran Jorge Masvidal has recently alleged that the Ultimate Fighting Championship actively obstructed a highly anticipated potential bout between two female MMA pioneers: Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano.
According to Masvidal, despite UFC matchmakers developing “good plans” for the fight – suggesting a genuine possibility for both legends to step back into the Octagon – the organization ultimately chose not to proceed with the groundbreaking matchup.
This revelation from Masvidal sheds light on what could have been a monumental clash, pitting two iconic figures of women’s mixed martial arts against each other in a blockbuster event. The prospect of such a fight would undoubtedly have thrilled fans eager to see one or both of these trailblazers make a grand return to competitive fighting.
Masvidal’s comments suggest an internal decision by the UFC to sideline what many believe would have been a commercially successful and historically significant opportunity for the sport.
