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Ronda Rousey Destroys Gina Carano in 17 Seconds at Netflix’s MVP MMA 1, Full Results, Payouts and Biggest Talking Points

Ronda Rousey Destroys Gina Carano in 17 Seconds at Netflix’s MVP MMA 1, Full Results, Payouts and Biggest Talking Points

MVP MMA 1 got its headline almost immediately

Most Valuable Promotions wanted a loud first impression with MVP MMA 1: Rousey vs. Carano, and it got one in a hurry. The main event, Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, barely had time to breathe before Ronda Rousey ripped through the armbar and finished Gina Carano in just 17 seconds. That was the kind of ending built for clips, memes, and instant replay loops.

Carano’s comeback had real curiosity behind it, especially after the talk around her dramatic physical transformation. A lot of fans were already focused on the idea that she had reportedly dropped around 100 pounds to make the fight happen, so when it ended that quickly, the reaction online was half shock and half disbelief.

The card kept sprinting after the main event

This was not just a one-fight nostalgia show. Mike Perry vs. Nate Diaz ended with Perry getting the stoppage after the second round. Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins gave the card another heavyweight finish. Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenny Cross ended inside the distance too, and Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne added another knockout to the pile.

One of the stranger themes of the night was how fresh so many of the older names looked. Fans instantly turned that into jokes and suspicion online, because of course they did, but from a viewing standpoint, the veteran-heavy card absolutely delivered pace and finishes.

Reported MVP MMA 1 payouts

The reported top purses circulating after the event put Rousey at $2.2 million, Ngannou at $1.5 million, Carano at $1.05 million, Nate Diaz at $500,000, Mike Perry at $400,000, Jason Jackson at $110,000, Philipe Lins at $100,000, and both Junior dos Santos and Adriano Moraes at $80,000.

Full MVP MMA 1 results

Main Card

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano – Rousey won by armbar submission, Round 1, 0:17

Mike Perry vs. Nate Diaz – Perry won by TKO, Round 2, 5:00

Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins – Ngannou won by KO, Round 1, 4:21

Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenny Cross – Parnasse won by TKO, Round 1, 4:18

Robelis Despaigne vs. Junior dos Santos – Despaigne won by KO, Round 1, 2:59

Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta – Moraes won by technical submission, Round 3, 4:59

Preliminary Card

Jason Jackson vs. Jefferson Creighton – Jackson won by KO, Round 1, 0:22

Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian – Fazil won by submission, Round 2, 0:58

David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales – Mgoyan won by unanimous decision

Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong – Pereira won by split decision

Brandon Jenkins vs. Chris Avila – Jenkins won by split decision

Rousey vs Carano and MVP MMA 1 FAQ

How fast did Ronda Rousey beat Gina Carano?

Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in 17 seconds in their main event fight.

What was the fastest finish on the MVP MMA 1 card?

Rousey’s 17-second armbar was the fastest finish on the card, beating the earlier 22-second knockout from Jason Jackson vs. Jefferson Creighton.

Who won Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry?

Mike Perry vs. Nate Diaz ended with Perry winning by corner stoppage after Round 2.

Who won Francis Ngannou vs Philipe Lins?

Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins ended with Ngannou scoring a first-round knockout.

What were the reported top payouts at MVP MMA 1?

The biggest reported purses were $2.2 million for Rousey, $1.5 million for Ngannou, and $1.05 million for Carano.

What event was Rousey vs Carano on?

The fight headlined MVP MMA 1: Rousey vs. Carano under Most Valuable Promotions.

If you want to watch the biggest moments again, we also have full highlights here.

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