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Ronda Rousey v Gina Carano was an absurd mismatch but it showed what UFC is missing

Ronda Rousey v Gina Carano was an absurd mismatch but it showed what UFC is missing

Summary

Ronda Rousey returned to mixed martial arts (MMA) after nearly ten years and quickly defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds using her signature move. The event was promoted by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), co-founded by Jake Paul, and marked MMA's debut on Netflix, but the fight faced criticism for being a mismatch between two older fighters.

Key Facts

  • Ronda Rousey fought Gina Carano for the first time in almost a decade.
  • Rousey won in just 17 seconds by applying an armbar submission.
  • The event was the first MMA show promoted by MVP, a company linked to boxer and influencer Jake Paul.
  • Netflix streamed the fight, marking MMA’s debut on the platform.
  • Another fight on the card featured former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou winning by knockout.
  • The main event drew criticism for being a one-sided fight involving two fighters past their prime.
  • Rousey said she has no plans to fight again after this match.
  • Jake Paul’s MVP company aims to fill a gap created by the UFC’s current focus on media deals rather than building big fight events.
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