Ronda Rousey beats Gina Carano in 17 seconds in MMA return: ‘I didn’t really want to hurt her’
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in just 17 seconds with her signature armbar in a highly anticipated comeback fight. Rousey confirmed this would be her final professional bout, while Carano expressed mixed emotions about the quick finish. The event marked the first live MMA show on Netflix and celebrated the legacies of two pioneering women in the sport.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds using her signature armbar at the Intuit Dome.
- ▪This fight marked Rousey’s official retirement from professional MMA after a career that helped popularize women’s fighting.
- ▪Carano, returning after a 17-year layoff, described stepping into the cage as a personal victory despite the loss.
- ▪The event was the first live MMA broadcast on Netflix, signaling the platform’s growing involvement in combat sports.
- ▪Both fighters shared mutual respect after the bout, with Carano leaving the door open for future fights.
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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/ShutterstockRonda RouseyRonda Rousey beats Gina Carano in 17 seconds in MMA return: ‘I didn’t really want to hurt her’39-year-old stops 44-year-old with signature armbarRousey says fight will be the last of her careerAssociated PressSun 17 May 2026 07.53 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRonda Rousey stopped Gina Carano with her signature armbar just 17 seconds into the two fighters’ double comeback bout on Saturday night.After finishing the 44-year-old Carano with a ferocity that evoked her famous heyday, the 39-year-old Rousey…
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