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  • Ronda Rousey Defeats Gina Carano Under 20 Seconds At MVP MMA On Netflix

    Ronda Rousey Defeats Gina Carano Under 20 Seconds At MVP MMA On Netflix

    Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano returned to the cage tonight at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

    Ronda Rousey was on the offense right off the bat and immediately took down Gina Carano. ‘Rowdy’ then transitioned into an armbar for the quick win in under 20 seconds.

    It had been almost 17 years since Carano last competed in Strikeforce, and almost a decade for Rousey. However, both fighters were in great shape and came in well under the featherweight limit for their final battle.

    Rousey had entered the fight with a 12-2 professional record, while Carano carried a 7-1 mark into her first fight since losing to Cris Cyborg in 2009.

  • Ronda Rousey Says ‘Historic’ Netflix Event Will Change Landscape of MMA

    Ronda Rousey Says ‘Historic’ Netflix Event Will Change Landscape of MMA

    Ronda Rousey is gearing up for her return to MMA competition and believes the event will have a transformative effect on the sport.

    The former WWE star will face former Strikeforce fighter Gina Carano at an event backed by Most Valuable Promotions live on Netflix on May 16 from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.

    Speaking on Face 2 Face, Rousey compared the upcoming show to some of combat sports’ most iconic moments. She drew parallels to legendary figures and events that shaped the industry.

    “I would have killed to see Mike Tyson live, I would have killed to see Muhammad Ali live. Would have killed to see UFC 1 live. I believe that this event is historic on that level,” Rousey said.

    “It’s going to change the landscape of the entire sport forever. It’s going to be the best fight of me and Gina’s lives. I can’t speak for the other guys on the card, but this is the most stacked card I’ve ever seen. And this is the most I’ve seen anyone invest in one card.”

    Rousey highlighted that the fight carries significance beyond personal competition. She positioned the event as a pivotal moment for the future of MMA.

    “We’re not fighting just for ourselves, but for the future of the sport. What we does only matters because you watch, so we need you. We need you to be able to make the changes that we’re hoping to see happen. Hopefully you’re there. Hopefully you’re part of this because it’s incredible for us to be a part of and we want you to join us,” she stated.

    Fans can watch the show live on Netflix when it airs on May 16.

  • Marina Shafir Excited for Ronda Rousey’s MMA Return Against Gina Carano

    Marina Shafir Excited for Ronda Rousey’s MMA Return Against Gina Carano

    UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is set to make her return to MMA on May 16th against Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Rousey’s longtime friend Marina Shafir has now expressed her excitement for Rousey’s return. The fight is promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and will be streamed on Netflix.

    Shafir revealed she will be in attendance at the Intuit Dome to support Rousey. The fight is scheduled for five 5-minute rounds at 145 pounds, using 4-ounce gloves in a hexagon cage. A kickoff news conference was held on March 5th at the Intuit Dome.

    Speaking on Busted Open, Shafir shared her enthusiastic support:

    “Oh my God, I’m so excited for her. This is visceral for her. In a non-gay way, I have gotten really hard nipples for her. I’m just very excited for her because she has — you guys just have no f*cking idea what people go through, and for her to be doing the thing that she loves, so wholeheartedly and so passionately, I’m just so excited. I’m really f*cking excited to see what happens, what’s to come. I’m really excited to be there actually too so…”

    Rousey vs. Carano

    Ronda Rousey’s MMA record stands at 12-2. Gina Carano’s MMA record is 7-1. Rousey was the inaugural UFC women’s bantamweight champion and holds the record for six consecutive title defenses. She was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.