Ronda Rousey Submits Gina Carano in 17 Seconds at Her First Fight in 17 Years

9 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · May 21

17 seconds into Carano’s comeback bout, Rousey scored an early takedown, transitioned to her trademark armbar and forced the tap at the debut MVP MMA card.
Six months of training still left almost no margin for error: coach John Wood said Carano’s plan was to circle behind the jab, survive the opening rush and keep the fight standing.
Wood rejected claims the bout was rigged, saying Carano made weight, took camp seriously and left “gutted” after failing to show the improvements she felt in training.
The loss ended Carano’s first MMA appearance since 2009 almost immediately, but Wood said another return is still possible even if a second fight with Rousey is unlikely.

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