US Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Ronda Rousey hugs Gina Carano after defeating her during their Featherweight Bout at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)

But Rousey escaped the submission attempt in no time, and just 17 seconds into the fight, she stunned Carano with some ground and pound and transitioned to her armbar and forced “Conviction” to tap out.

After submitting Carano in just 17 seconds, “Rowdy” confirmed that she’s heading back into retirement.

Carano, on the other hand, expected a back-and-forth battle but did not get a chance to showcase her skills, and fans can see her in the hexagon at least one more time.

MMA Community reacts after Ronda Rousey made quick work of Gina Carano

Amanda Nunes reacted:

“🙄”

Cris Cyborg posted on X:

“😂😂😂”

Merab Dvalishvili wants Gina Carano to fight at least one more time to show “how good she is.

Corey Anderson posted:

“Ronda didn’t fight fair!! She was supposed to let her throw a few in the air, attempt something, so she could get a feel for the lights again at least!! #mvp”

The MMA Guru posted on X:

“WELP Ronda Rousey takes down Gina Carano in the first second of the fight, takes mount and immediately Armbars Gina who immediately taps within seconds I literally called it perfectly, was always going to happen this way Now they’re embracing like they just went to war”

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