A 17-Second Vintage Finish: Ronda Rousey Submits Gina Carano in Highly Anticipated MMA Return
Ronda Rousey made a triumphant return to mixed martial arts, defeating Gina Carano via armbar submission in just 17 seconds at MVP MMA 1. The event, streamed globally on Netflix, marked a major expansion for Most Valuable Promotions and showcased high-profile bouts including Mike Perry's TKO win over Nate Diaz. Despite the brevity of the main event, the fight celebrated the legacy of two pioneers who helped elevate women's MMA.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano with a 17-second armbar submission in the main event of MVP MMA 1.
- ▪The event was streamed globally at no extra cost to Netflix’s 325+ million subscribers, marking Netflix's entry into live MMA broadcasting.
- ▪Rousey earned $2.1 million for the fight, while Carano received a guaranteed $1.05 million, according to California State Athletic Commission disclosures.
- ▪Carano returned to MMA after a 17-year absence, having transitioned to an acting career following her early fighting days.
- ▪Other notable results included Mike Perry defeating Nate Diaz via TKO and Francis Ngannou knocking out Philipe Lins in the first round.
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?si=tBqZAY1eETJ-nhjg Sports 17 Mins ago 3 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Ronda Rousey (13-2) officially returned to mixed martial arts, defeating fellow pioneer Gina Carano (7-2) via a 17-second armbar submission at MVP MMA 1 Landing just one of two total strikes thrown, Rousey easily secured the rapid first-round finish in the scheduled 145-pound featherweight contest Streaming globally at no additional cost to Netflix’s 325+ million members, the historic event marked a major expansion for Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and the streaming giant into MMA After years of hypothetical matchmaking and intense buildup, the long-awaited dream fight between two of women’s MMA‘s most important trailblazers ended in a flash.
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