Gina Carano Explains Why She Tapped Out so Fast Against Ronda Rousey
Carano said she tapped out to Rousey’s armbar after trying an early takedown, and she lost 100 pounds to meet commission weight rules.
- On Saturday, Gina Carano suffered a 17-second defeat against Ronda Rousey, with Rousey securing victory via her signature armbar in the opening moments of their highly anticipated MMA comeback bout.
- Carano lost 100 pounds to meet weight requirements for the California Athletic Commission, describing the training as "physically the hardest thing I've ever done" while transitioning back into an athlete.
- Rousey charged immediately after the opening bell and tackled Carano, applying her finishing maneuver; Carano tapped out to prevent injury, writing on Instagram, "If I hadn't tapped she would've broken my arm."
- UFC legend Jon Jones offered encouragement after the bout, saying "You haven't fought in 17 years? Do you know how big your balls have to be to get back in there?" Carano thanked supporters for enabling her to "face our fears and live our dreams."
- The bout at the Intuit Dome served as Netflix's first live MMA event, positioning the platform in combat sports. Carano stated she "can't wait to see where I can push my body to go next," signaling openness to future competition.
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Gina Carano Addresses Getting Decimated by Ronda Rousey in 17 Seconds: ‘My Heart Is Heavy’
Gina Carano admitted feeling a wave of bittersweet emotions after she was defeated by Ronda Rousey in just 17 seconds in their highly anticipated MMA dream fight. “This was one of the best rides of my life,” Carano, 44, shared via X on Monday, May 18. “I felt locked in fight night. No fear just focused positive adrenaline. Love to my team. 🥹.” Rousey, 39, defeated Carano in swift fashion on Saturday, May 16, locking Carano in her signature arm…
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Gina Carano Says Jon Jones Helped ‘Set Her Mind Straight’ After Ronda Rousey Defeat
Gina Carano may have lost to Ronda Rousey in 17 seconds, but according to the MMA pioneer herself, one conversation with Jon Jones completely changed her perspective on the defeat. Following the Netflix main event, Carano admitted she was extremely devastated after tapping to Rousey’s armbar so quickly. In a lengthy Instagram post reflecting on the battle, the 44-year-old stated that ‘Bones’ and Cain Velasquez approached her table after the figh…
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