While the long-awaited clash between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano was explosive, it ended rather quickly. Fans had waited years to witness the bout, which saw Rousey end it in a breathtaking 17 seconds. She successfully handled Carano and added yet another interesting record by securing the third-fastest finish and the second-quickest submission win of her career. 

While the fight ended almost as soon as it began, both former MMA stars walked away making their own records in very different ways.

In the much-anticipated bout at the Intuit Dome, Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to defeat Gina Carano in just 17 seconds. While it was another dominant win for Rousey, it was also the quickest loss of Carano’s career. Regardless of the result, the fight itself was historic, bringing together two of the most important members in women’s MMA inside the ring.

Carano, who had not competed since 2009, returned to the ring nearly 17 years later for the massive opportunity. Meanwhile, Rousey, who had stepped away from MMA after two disappointing knockout defeats, came back to reclaim her legacy. If the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano purse is any indication, fans outside the ring were just as excited about the showdown.

All 22 fighters on the Ronda Rousey-Gina Carano fight card are expected to earn at least $40,000 each. Moreover, Rousey and Carano are expected to earn much more. Rousey even claimed in an interview with TalkSport that their fight could see a record-breaking purse.

"The biggest money fight is the biggest fight period," she said.

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While the 17-second bout will remain iconic and see Carano much, she likely hoped the fight would last much longer.

It was a massive fight not only for Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey, but also for the fans who have long looked up to them as pioneers of women’s MMA. Carano shared that she had reportedly lost nearly 100 pounds to prepare for the bout. However, she was disappointed by the brief 17-second contest, during which she could not land a single punch during the fight.

"I wanted that to last longer," Carano said, as per ESPN.

However, Carano admitted that it had been a long time since her last professional fight in 2009. She further added that even getting in here is a win in itself. And not just Rousey, Carano and the fight itself will likely be remembered as a historic moment that saw two trailblazing icons finally sharing the ring in a bout fans will talk about for years to come.

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