Ronda Rousey v Gina Carano was an absurd mismatch but it showed what UFC is missing
Ronda Rousey faced Gina Carano in a highly anticipated but mismatched fight that ended in just 17 seconds. The event marked MMA's debut on Netflix and was promoted by Most Valuable Promotions, co-founded by Jake Paul. Despite the spectacle, the fight raised questions about the future of MMA under MVP and the UFC's current direction.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds with her signature armbar.
- ▪The event was the first MMA card promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and aired on Netflix.
- ▪Critics noted the mismatch between Rousey and Carano, both of whom are past their prime.
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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano’s fight was broadcast on Netflix. Photograph: Giles Harrison/London Entertainment/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenRonda Rousey and Gina Carano’s fight was broadcast on Netflix. Photograph: Giles Harrison/London Entertainment/ShutterstockRonda RouseyRonda Rousey v Gina Carano was an absurd mismatch but it showed what UFC is missingSaturday night’s fight came a decade too late to be relevant. But it also provided a spectacle MMA’s most powerful organization has been lackingKarim ZidanSun 17 May 2026 13.30 EDTLast modified on Sun 17 May 2026 13.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWhen Ronda Rousey stepped into the cage for the first time in almost a decade on Saturday night to challenge fellow mixed martial arts trailblazer Gina Carano, the fight was over…
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