‘I didn’t really want to hurt her’: Ronda Rousey wins fight in just 17 seconds
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in just 17 seconds with her signature submission at an MMA event in Los Angeles. The fight, part of Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions debut on Netflix, marked a brief comeback for both fighters. Rousey declared she will not fight again, while Carano expressed disappointment the bout ended so quickly.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds using a submission hold.
- ▪The fight headlined Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions' first MMA card on Netflix.
- ▪Rousey, 39, announced her definitive retirement after the victory.
- ▪Carano, 44, returned to MMA after a 17-year hiatus and did not land a single punch.
- ▪Carano expressed disappointment the fight ended so quickly but called competing a victory.
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