Gina Carano admits Ronda Rousey ‘would’ve broken my arm’ if comeback fight had continued
Gina Carano acknowledged that she could have suffered serious injury if she hadn't tapped out during her comeback fight against Ronda Rousey. The fight lasted only 17 seconds, with Carano losing after Rousey applied an armbar. Despite the defeat, Carano hinted at the possibility of returning to competition in the future.
- ▪Gina Carano lost her comeback fight against Ronda Rousey in just 17 seconds.
- ▪Carano admitted she would have faced serious injury if she hadn't tapped out.
- ▪Ronda Rousey stated that the fight was her final bout of her career.
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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano embrace after Saturday’s fight. Photograph: Giles Harrison/London Entertainment/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenRonda Rousey and Gina Carano embrace after Saturday’s fight. Photograph: Giles Harrison/London Entertainment/ShutterstockMMAGina Carano admits Ronda Rousey ‘would’ve broken my arm’ if comeback fight had continued44-year-old lost comeback fight in just 17 secondsCarano hints she may return to compete againGuardian sportTue 19 May 2026 08.19 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 08.21 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGina Carano has admitted she would have faced serious harm if she hadn’t tapped out of her comeback fight against Ronda Rousey on Saturday night.The 44-year-old hadn’t fought since 2009 when she faced Rousey in the contest, which was…
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