Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey faced each other in an iconic 17-second bout this year, with the latter securing the win. While Carano wished the fight had lasted a little longer, Rousey had all praise for her opponent, even calling the former MMA artist her hero. From the jaw-dropping, fast-paced action to the heartwarming moments that followed, nothing less was expected from the bout between two of the most important former MMA stars.

So, here is a look at how Carano and Rousey ended their iconic bout on a emotional note.

It was an impressive win for Ronda Rousey, who defeated Gina Carano in just 17 seconds using her signature armbar move. After the win, the two shared an emotional hug inside the ring before heading off to interviews. Speaking about the fight, Rousey declared that her opponent had inspired her throughout her journey, making the moment even more heartfelt for fans watching the iconic bout.

“She is my f****** hero” Rousey said about Carano during an interview as per USA Today. “And I will never, ever forget. I will never be able to pay you back enough.” 

It was an emotional moment for Carano, too, who was thrilled to be back inside the ring. However, what disappointed Carano was the brief time. Although she wanted to fight more, she called the moment itself a win.

"I wanted that to last longer," Carano said, as per ESPN. "I was so ready. I felt so good. I've never felt that good. I haven't competed in 17 years, I wanted to hit her. But getting in here is a victory. Fighting a legend is a victory. I feel great. I just wanted to fight." 

The quick win added yet another feather to Rousey’s cap. It is Rousey’s third-fastest finish and second-quickest submission win of her career. While fast finishes are a familiar territory for the former champion, this particular moment was iconic because of the years of anticipation and equally because of her opponent.

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And unsurprisingly, the Netflix Live event turned out to be huge financial success too.

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano both walked away with impressive seven-figure paydays after their iconic bout at the Intuit Dome. As per the disclosed California State Athletic Commission payouts, Rousey earned a jawdropping $2.2 million, while Carano took home $1.05 million despite the quick loss (bonus and extra is not included. The card also had huge earnings for Francis Ngannou, who pocketed $1.5 million after scoring a brutal first-round knockout win.

It was a win for the rest of the fighters on the event, too, who reportedly made $40,000. Ahead of the fight, Rousey had even hinted at the impressive numbers expected from this bout. It was an incredible night for Carano, who stepped in the ring after 17 years, as well as for Rousey, who finally claimed her win.

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