Ronda Rousey needs just 17 seconds to tap out Gina Carano with signature armbar submission
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in just 17 seconds with her signature armbar submission during a highly anticipated MMA bout. The fight marked Rousey's comeback after a decade-long layoff and Carano's return after 17 years. Both fighters expressed mutual respect, with Rousey honoring Carano's influence on her career and Carano expressing disappointment at not getting to fully engage in the fight.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds with an armbar submission at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
- ▪The bout was promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and marked Rousey's return to MMA after a 10-year break.
- ▪Gina Carano lost the fight but described her participation as a personal victory after losing 100 pounds and overcoming professional setbacks.
- ▪Rousey dedicated the win to Carano, calling her a hero and the only person who could have brought her back to MMA.
- ▪Carano expressed disappointment at not being able to throw a punch during the fight.
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