Ronda Rousey defeats Gina Carano seconds into joint comeback match
Ronda Rousey made a triumphant return to mixed martial arts by defeating Gina Carano just 17 seconds into their comeback fight. Rousey, who had been away from the sport for over nine years, showcased her signature armbar technique to secure the victory. Both fighters expressed mutual respect after the match, with Rousey indicating this would be her final fight and Carano leaving the door open for future bouts.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in just 17 seconds during their comeback match.
- ▪This fight marked Rousey's return to MMA after a 9.5-year hiatus.
- ▪Carano had not fought in 17 years and expressed joy in participating despite the quick end.
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Sports Ronda Rousey defeats Gina Carano seconds into joint comeback match May 17, 2026 / 12:05 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google When Ronda Rousey finally got back into a mixed martial arts cage after 9 1/2 years away from her sport, she couldn't wait even one more minute to collect another arm — and to have her own arm raised one last time.Rousey stopped Gina Carano with her signature armbar just 17 seconds into the two iconic fighters' double comeback bout Saturday night.After finishing the 44-year-old Carano with a ferocity that evoked her famous heyday, the 39-year-old Rousey reaffirmed that this was only the epilogue on her historic MMA career.
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