Carano bout to 'smash' women's fight pay record - Rousey

As she has in the build-up to the fight, Rousey refrained from showing the competitive edge she displayed during her early MMA career and praised Carano. Carano, 44, was the first woman alongside Cris Cyborg in 2009 to headline a card in a major MMA promotion, but retired shortly after. "If anyone can steal my happiness, I'd be happy for it to be Gina because she inspired me when I was sitting on the couch one day, and I've never been able to give back to her," said Rousey. …