LOS ANGELES — Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano with an armbar in 17 seconds on Saturday to win the main event of MVP MMA 1 at the Intuit Dome.
The fight, which headlined the first MMA card streamed live globally on Netflix, marked Rousey’s return to the sport after nearly a decade away. Carano, making her own comeback, was unable to defend the submission.
Rousey, 39, the UFC’s inaugural women’s bantamweight champion, last competed in December 2016. Carano, 44, a pioneer in women’s MMA who had not fought in more than 14 years, entered as a former Strikeforce title challenger. The bout was contested at featherweight.
According to fight footage and reports, Rousey secured an immediate takedown early in the first round, advanced to mount, and locked in her signature armbar. Carano tapped out at the 17-second mark.
The event was promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and featured other notable bouts, including Nate Diaz versus Mike Perry and Francis Ngannou versus Philipe Lins.
Post-fight, Rousey indicated the bout could be her final MMA appearance. Details of any future plans remain unclear.
"Ronda Rousey 'walking away' after 17-second win," one outlet reported, citing her comments to reporters.
Both fighters embraced after the contest. The quick finish drew significant attention as part of Netflix’s debut in live MMA broadcasting.
Rousey improved to 13-2, while Carano fell to 7-2, according to pre-fight records.
Officials from MVP and Netflix confirmed the result immediately following the bout. No immediate injuries were reported beyond the standard outcome of the submission.
