Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey (39) returned to the octagon in a spectacular fashion, with a dominant win that reminded fans of her days of dominance. In the main event of the MVP MMA event in Los Angeles, Rousey defeated Gina Carano (44) in just 17 seconds of the first round.

Clash of MMA Pioneers

The match had immense symbolic significance as it featured two pioneers of women's MMA. Gina Carano was one of the first notable faces of the sport and a key figure during the early stages of women's combat sports. A few years later, Rousey became a global sensation, bringing women's MMA into the mainstream and pushing UFC to create women's divisions. Their bout was not just a rematch between two icons but also a clash between two important eras in the sport's history.

Quick Victory in Recognizable Style

Rousey started aggressively from the first second, quickly taking Carano down and assuming a dominant position on the ground. From full mount, she delivered several strikes before transitioning into her signature move, the armbar. Carano had no chance to defend or escape, and the fight ended before it truly began. The $3 million bout concluded in just 17 seconds.

Return After a Decade of Absence

This was Rousey's (record 13-2) first MMA appearance in nearly a decade after a series of tough losses against Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, which marked her painful departure from UFC. In the meantime, she ventured into WWE and film. She returned to MMA to conclude her career on a high note. On the other hand, this was Carano's (record 7-2) first fight since 2009 and her loss to Cris Cyborg, after which she left the sport.