Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight: Rousey wins with a 17-second submission
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in a 17-second submission victory using her signature armbar at a non-title bout in Los Angeles. The fight marked a one-off comeback for both MMA pioneers, with Rousey announcing her re-retirement afterward. Carano, returning after a 17-year absence, expressed pride in her comeback despite the loss.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds with an armbar submission at a non-title bout in Los Angeles.
- ▪Both fighters returned after long absences—Carano since 2009 and Rousey since 2016—lured by a high-profile streaming deal.
- ▪Rousey announced she would not fight again, calling the bout a perfect farewell and tribute to Carano, whom she called her hero.
- ▪Carano revealed she lost over 100 pounds preparing for the fight and described her participation as a personal victory.
- ▪The event took place at the Intuit Dome and was financially backed by a streaming giant, with each fighter earning several million dollars.
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Sport|Mixed Martial ArtsRonda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight: Rousey wins with a 17-second submissionRousey won the fight with her signature armbar lock, forcing Carano into submission just 17 seconds into the bout.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoRonda Rousey and Gina Carano shared an emotional embrace after their fight in California [Patrick T Fallon/AFP]By AFP and ReutersPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026Mixed martial arts (MMA) star Ronda Rousey has re-retired after demolishing fellow combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano in their long-awaited non-title comeback bout in Los Angeles, defeating her rival by armbar after just 17 seconds.After a hype-filled build-up, the bout on…
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