Ronda Rousey Destroys Gina Carano in Seconds, Jake Paul Gets Booed in Netflix’s Spotty MMA Debut
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in a brief MMA bout streamed live on Netflix from Los Angeles' Intuit Dome, marking Netflix's debut in live MMA events promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. The fight featured two former action film stars and pioneers of women's MMA, both returning after years away from competition. Jake Paul was booed during the event, which was marred by controversy over past social media posts by both fighters.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in a featherweight bout streamed live on Netflix from LA’s Intuit Dome.
- ▪This was the first MMA fight event for Netflix, promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
- ▪Rousey and Carano are both known for their roles in the 'Fast & Furious' film series and were returning to MMA after long absences.
- ▪Carano faced backlash in 2021 for a social media post comparing political treatment of conservatives to the Holocaust.
- ▪Rousey previously shared a conspiracy theory about the Sandy Hook shooting, which she apologized for in 2024.
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