Ronda Rousey made $2.2 million for Gina Carano fight — in just 17 seconds
Ronda Rousey earned $2.2 million for her fight against Gina Carano, which lasted only 17 seconds. This match marked Rousey's return to MMA after nearly a decade and was promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. Carano, in her first fight in 17 years, received $1.05 million for her participation.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in just 17 seconds using her signature armbar.
- ▪Rousey made over $129,411 per second during the fight, which was streamed on Netflix.
- ▪Gina Carano earned $1,050,000 for her return to the ring after a long hiatus.
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MMA Ronda Rousey made $2.2 million for Gina Carano fight — in just 17 seconds By Justin Tasch Published May 17, 2026, 12:58 p.m. ET Ronda Rousey wasn’t getting paid by the hour Saturday night. The MMA legend, who returned to the sport for the first time in nearly a decade for what she says was her final fight, made $2.2 million for her duel against Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., according to the California State Athletic Commission. Rousey, 39, defeated Carano with her signature armbar in just 17 seconds, meaning she made more than $129,411 per second for the right that was streamed on Netflix and put on by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, their first MMA card.
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