On Carano’s Terms
For Rousey, Carano was an idol and a source of inspiration, playing a crucial role in motivating her to fight and contribute to the significant changes happening in female combat sports. Carano, equally excited about her $1 million fight with Rousey, set forth specific terms for acceptance. On Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, she revealed her request to Dana White: “I’m gonna need [Dana White] to do me a favor then because I’ve been acting, I’m not active in any gym… You’re going to have to give me some time to build a team or join a team.”