UFC Legends Slam Ronda Rousey's Quick Win Over Gina Carano
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano via 17-second armbar at MVP MMA 1 on May 16, 2026, in a fight streamed on Netflix. The quick victory drew criticism from UFC legends, including Amanda Nunes and Cris Cyborg, who mocked the matchup on social media. Many in the MMA community viewed the bout as a mismatch, questioning the legitimacy and competitive value of the contest.
- ▪Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano with a 17-second armbar at MVP MMA 1 on May 16, 2026.
- ▪Amanda Nunes responded to the win with an eye-roll emoji on social media.
- ▪Cris Cyborg posted laughing emojis and had previously criticized the fight as an easy matchup for Rousey.
- ▪The event marked the first MMA card ever streamed on Netflix.
- ▪Other fighters, including Corey Anderson and Brian Kelleher, expressed disapproval of the bout's competitive balance.
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