Ronda Rousey armbars Gina Carano in seconds
Ronda Rousey made a triumphant return to the cage after nearly a decade, facing fellow women's MMA pioneer Gina Carano in the main event of Netflix's MVP MMA 1. Rousey quickly took Carano down and secured an armbar victory in just 17 seconds. She confirmed the fight would be her last professional appearance.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano via armbar submission in 17 seconds.
- ▪The bout marked Rousey's return after nearly ten years and Carano's first fight in nearly 17 years.
- ▪Both fighters were past their prime, with Rousey aged 39 and Carano turning 44.
- ▪The event was co-promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and streamed on Netflix.
- ▪Rousey announced this fight would be her final professional MMA appearance.
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