Gina Carano Training with Merab Dvalishvili Ahead of MMA Return and Ronda Rousey Fight

Former Strikeforce MMA star Gina Carano is currently training with former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, intensifying her preparations for an anticipated return to mixed martial arts competition. This high-profile comeback will see her face off against another iconic figure, former UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, marking the end of significant periods of inactivity for both renowned fighters.

Carano shared her enthusiasm for training with Dvalishvili, stating, "I’ve stood across some of the best actors in the world but to stand across a person like @merab.dvalishvili was electric. 😊 He was just teaching me a few of his dance moves. 😊❤️🙏" She also expressed gratitude to Coach @bigwoodmma702 for the "special moment" and lauded the MMA community, saying, "Mixed martial artists are the most genuine people in the world. It’s an honor to be around you all again. ❤️"

The press conference for the #RouseyCarano fight is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10th, and will be streamed live on the YouTube channels of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix Sports. The much-anticipated bout itself is set for May 16th at the Intuit Dome, with Carano teasing fans with an intriguing remark: "You never know, lightning could strike. ⚡"

This highly-anticipated MMA bout between the two legendary female fighters was officially announced in February by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. The event will be held at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and will be streamed exclusively on Netflix.

Gina Carano's last professional fight was in 2009, where she suffered a loss to Cris Cyborg under the Strikeforce banner. Similarly, Ronda Rousey, a former UFC women's bantamweight champion and WWE star, has been out of professional competition since her 2016 knockout loss to Amanda Nunes. This upcoming fight promises to be a monumental event, bringing two pioneers of women's MMA back to the spotlight.