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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano face extensive medical and neurological testing ahead of their May 16 MMA comeback fight. California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster confirms the heightened scrutiny, including concussion battery testing for Rousey. The bout, announced Tuesday, takes place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Rousey, 39, hasn't fought since 2016, while Carano, 44 on fight night, last competed in 2009. Rousey reveals a long history of concussions dating back to her judo career, raising concerns during her 2021 Instagram Live. The California commission mandates additional tests for both fighters due to age and inactivity, including MRI, EKG, and neurocognitive assessments. Foster states the commission has turned down many fights but is moving forward with this one, provided both women pass their medical evaluations.
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