Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds in her MMA comeback
17 may 2026 в 18:13
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano made history in mixed martial arts by returning to the ring on Saturday, May 16. Rousey, 39, retired in 2016, while for Carano, 44, this was her first fight in 17 years. Who won the match between Carano and Rousey?
In a post-match interview, the women displayed excellent sportsmanship, hugging and congratulating each other. Rousey even told Carano, «You changed my world, and we changed the world. I will never forget this. I can’t repay you for this. But I’m so glad we could share this moment».
Below you can find out who won the match between Carano and Rousey.
MMA fans can rewatch the fight on Netflix if they have a subscription.
Ahead of their match, Carano told Netflix’s Tudum about what inspired her to return to the ring.
«I needed to reclaim my body from pain, reclaim my mind from chaos, and reclaim my spirit from the world», - Carano said. «I needed to get everything back, and fighting helps me with that».
As for Rousey, the star of «Furious 7» noted that her mindset has changed over the years since she left the sport.
«I felt like I had to suffer to be the best», - Rousey told Tudum. «And now I understand that it’s the opposite. I need to find my place of joy to be the best».
Rousey was declared the clear winner of the fight. She quickly defeated Carano with her signature move—the armbar—just seconds after the match began.
RONDA ROUSEY DEFEATS GINA CARANO WITH AN ARMBAR IN LESS THAN 20 SECONDS. #RouseyCarano pic.twitter.com/XFZQQlz3NF
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) May 17, 2026
The match lasted only 17 seconds. Carano tapped out under Rousey’s strong hold and commented on her defeat after the fight, reflecting on the fact that it had been nearly 20 years since her last match.
«I wanted it to last longer», - Carano said in the ring. «I felt ready, I felt so good. I’ve never felt this good, but I haven’t been here for 17 years».
Rousey, in turn, thanked Carano and said in a post-fight interview, «I hoped to come out of the fight as unscathed as possible. I didn’t want to hurt her».
The California Athletic Commission published the salaries of all fighters on the main card of the May 16 match. Rousey earned $ 2.2 million for her return, while Carano received $ 1.05 million for her long-awaited comeback
In a post-match interview, the women displayed excellent sportsmanship, hugging and congratulating each other. Rousey even told Carano, «You changed my world, and we changed the world. I will never forget this. I can’t repay you for this. But I’m so glad we could share this moment».
Below you can find out who won the match between Carano and Rousey.
MMA fans can rewatch the fight on Netflix if they have a subscription.
Ahead of their match, Carano told Netflix’s Tudum about what inspired her to return to the ring.
«I needed to reclaim my body from pain, reclaim my mind from chaos, and reclaim my spirit from the world», - Carano said. «I needed to get everything back, and fighting helps me with that».
As for Rousey, the star of «Furious 7» noted that her mindset has changed over the years since she left the sport.
«I felt like I had to suffer to be the best», - Rousey told Tudum. «And now I understand that it’s the opposite. I need to find my place of joy to be the best».
Rousey was declared the clear winner of the fight. She quickly defeated Carano with her signature move—the armbar—just seconds after the match began.
RONDA ROUSEY DEFEATS GINA CARANO WITH AN ARMBAR IN LESS THAN 20 SECONDS. #RouseyCarano pic.twitter.com/XFZQQlz3NF
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) May 17, 2026
The match lasted only 17 seconds. Carano tapped out under Rousey’s strong hold and commented on her defeat after the fight, reflecting on the fact that it had been nearly 20 years since her last match.
«I wanted it to last longer», - Carano said in the ring. «I felt ready, I felt so good. I’ve never felt this good, but I haven’t been here for 17 years».
Rousey, in turn, thanked Carano and said in a post-fight interview, «I hoped to come out of the fight as unscathed as possible. I didn’t want to hurt her».
The California Athletic Commission published the salaries of all fighters on the main card of the May 16 match. Rousey earned $ 2.2 million for her return, while Carano received $ 1.05 million for her long-awaited comeback
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