Jon Jones Says Ronda Rousey Won in 17 Seconds With Skills Women Still Cannot Match
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 18
Jon Jones Says Ronda Rousey Won in 17 Seconds With Skills Women Still Cannot Match
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 18
Jon Jones said Ronda Rousey’s judo and jiu-jitsu remain far ahead of today’s women’s MMA fighters after she submitted Gina Carano in 17 seconds on MVP’s first Netflix card.
Jones, working on the broadcast, said he expected that outcome despite questions over Rousey’s timing and rust after nearly 10 years away from MMA.
Rousey’s dominant return is unlikely to lead to another bout: she reaffirmed her retirement after the win and said she wants more children.
A reported $2.2 million purse fueled online debate, but the clearest takeaway from the event was that the appearance was framed as a one-night return, not a sustained comeback.
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