It's been a decade since Ronda Rousey last stepped into the cage, but she's gearing up for a comeback that could make history—both in the ring and on the paycheck. The former UFC bantamweight champion told talkSPORT she's expecting a record-breaking purse for her highly anticipated fight against Gina Carano, with an initial goal of at least $5 million. That's a far cry from the $40,000 minimum purse announced by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions for all 22 fighters on the card, ensuring everyone walks away with something tonight, win or lose.

Rousey hasn't held back on the trash talk, especially when it comes to fellow fighter Kayla Harrison. "The biggest money fight is the biggest fight period. And we honestly have very different definitions of greatness," Rousey said. "Mine is making history, making a cultural impact, and influencing the future of the sport. I've already won a record eight consecutive title fights; there's nothing left for me to do in UFC. So now, me and Gina are smashing the record for the most women have been paid in combat sports."

It's a bold statement from a fighter who retired at 29 due to concussion concerns after back-to-back knockout losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. Meanwhile, Carano hasn't fought since 2009, when she lost to Cris Cyborg via TKO. Since then, she's carved out a successful acting career, appearing in the Fast and Furious and Star Wars franchises. Regardless of who wins the fight, both Rousey and Carano's wallets are guaranteed to come out on top—and that's a victory worth celebrating.