Ronda Rousey Demolishes Gina Carano In 17 Seconds And Retires

InnovationGamingRonda Rousey Demolishes Gina Carano In 17 Seconds And RetiresByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 12:36am EDTUS Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Ronda Rousey reacts after defeating Gina Carano during their Featherweight Bout at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesRonda Rousey vs. Gina Carano went about as everyone should have expected. Rousey wasted no time shooting a textbook double-leg takedown, taking top position against her fellow MMA icon and locking up an armbar finish in a whopping 17 seconds to close out the first-ever MMA card on Netflix.Thankfully, this card had more than its share of action, because otherwise, fans would have been highly underwhelmed.Rousey re-confirmed this was her last fight, and it was an absolute power move, all things considered. Rousey didn't take any damage. She didn't have to dish much damage to someone she admires. To top it off, Rousey was able to secure a handsome payday for herself and Carano while also positioning herself to become a promoter and player in the MMA world as one of the faces of MVP MMA.That's not bad at all. Here is a look at the entire fight.https://x.com/netflix/status/2055865879372668946MORE FOR YOUEvent: MVP MMA 1: Rousey vs. CaranoDate: Saturday, May 16, 2026Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CaliforniaBroadcast: Netflix (first MMA card ever streamed on the platform)Bout: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (women's featherweight, 145 lbs)Result: Ronda Rousey def. Gina Carano via submission (armbar), 0:17 of R1Rousey Record: 13-2Carano Record: 7-2Rousey's Last Prior Fight: 2016 (UFC 207 loss to Amanda Nunes)Carano's Last Prior Fight: 2009 (Strikeforce loss to Cris Cyborg)How Did Ronda Rousey Beat Gina Carano In 17 Seconds?The...