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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano reportedly will undergo ‘a lot of medicals’ ahead of Netflix fight
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will undergo a lot of medical testing ahead of their upcoming fight.
Rousey and Carano meet in a five-round featherweight headliner at Most Valuable Promotions’ first-ever mixed martial arts event on May 16 in Los Angeles. The event streams exclusively on Netflix.
Since the bout was announced, many have commented about the health concerns surrounding the bout, both in regard to the age of the two fighters and their lengthy layoffs. Rousey hasn’t competed in nearly a decade following back-to-back brutal knockout losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, while Carano has been out of action for nearly 17 years after getting stopped by Cris Cyborg.
Additionally, Rousey has publicly opened up about concussion issues over the years. Speaking with ESPN, CSAC executive director Andy Foster says both women will go through extensive medical testing ahead of the bout.
“We’re going to put her through neurological and concussion battery testing and make sure she’s OK,” Foster said of Rousey. “We’re going to have our doctors take a look. The fighters are going to have to do a lot of medicals, both of ’em.”
Carano’s loss to Cyborg was the only one of her career as she shifted into the acting world. Rousey transitioned to the pro wrestling world, where she had a lengthy run with WWE.
Foster understands the concerns in sanctioning the bout, but if both women are cleared to compete, the bout will happen as scheduled.
“As long as these women pass their medicals and pass all their neurological batteries and do the things they need to do, there’s nothing wrong with this fight,” Foster explained.
Fletcher comments on Carrick visit after Youth Cup win at Oxford
Manchester United Under-18s head coach Darren Fletcher has welcomed Michael Carrick’s decision to attend the club’s FA Youth Cup tie at Oxford United.
Carrick was in the stands for Wednesday’s match at the Kassam Stadium, with Fletcher speaking to club media in comments published on Thursday.
United’s youngsters won 4-1 on the night, with Albert Mills, JJ Gabriel, Chido Obi and Noah Ajayi all scoring.
The result puts the young Reds into a home quarter-final, with Sunderland or Brighton & Hove Albion set to provide the opposition.
Carrick joins staff on Youth Cup trip
Carrick has attended multiple Academy fixtures since taking charge of the first team in January, as he continues to monitor the club’s emerging talent.
Despite difficult conditions and the travel involved, the head coach made the journey to Oxford and back.
He was joined by assistant coaches Travis Binnion and Jonny Evans for the Youth Cup outing.
Fletcher keeps focus on the pitch
Fletcher said he did not highlight Carrick’s presence to the players before kick-off.
“I’m not sure if they were aware of it, to be honest,” Fletcher said.
The Under-18s coach explained he wanted his side to stay focused on their job, rather than feel added pressure.
“I didn’t want to draw their attention to it, to add more pressure, so, ultimately, it’s just great they were there.”
Fletcher also stressed the wider value of senior staff watching Academy matches in person.
“I think, ultimately, the biggest thing is that they are there to support, they are there to get their eyes on the players and it’s amazing.”
United’s Under-18s will now turn their attention to the quarter-final at home, with Sunderland and Brighton due to meet on Tuesday 24 February.
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