APTOPIX Rousey Carano Mixed Martial Arts

Ronda Rousey, of the United States, left, celebrates after defeating Gina Carano, of the United States, right, in their featherweight mixed martial arts fight Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif.

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Ronda Rousey stops Gina Carano with an armbar 17 seconds into their double comeback bout

Ronda Rousey stops Gina Carano with an armbar 17 seconds into their double comeback bout

Ronda Rousey stopped Gina Carano with her signature armbar just 17 seconds into the iconic fighters’ mixed martial arts comeback bout. The 39-year-old Rousey ended a 9 1/2-year absence from MMA when she took the cage with the 44-year-old Carano, who hadn’t fought in 17 years since 2009. Rousey wasted absolutely no time when the cage door finally close, charging and tackling Carano an instant after the opening bell. Rousey quickly moved into position and applied her famous finishing move, wrenching Carano’s arm as the fight was stopped. This improbable double comeback bout united two of the most important fighters from MMA’s past two decades.