Rousey Submits Carano in 17 Seconds at MVP Event
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- Rousey defeated Gina Carano by armbar in 17 seconds at the Intuit Dome, headlining MVP Promotions' first MMA card on Netflix.
- Carano had not fought since 2009, lost 100 pounds after accepting the fight proposal in late 2024, and expressed disappointment at the short bout.
- Rousey announced she will not fight again, ending her MMA career with a win after previous knockout losses and a hiatus.
- MVP Promotions claimed the event was one of the most viewed MMA events in history and pledged to continue booking MMA bouts.
- Jake Paul attended the fight, promised more MVP events, and positioned himself as a key promoter in the MMA space.
Why it matters: Rousey’s 17‑second win caps her MMA career, giving MVP Promotions a record‑breaking Netflix debut and cementing Jake Paul’s role as a promoter, while Carano’s swift defeat highlights the challenges of a long‑off comeback.
