The 17-Second Armbar That Had Fighters Saying 'So Stupid,' and Why It's Everything for Netflix

Alright, you gotta hear about this because the fight world is absolutely buzzing! Ronda Rousey just went in there at MVP MMA 1 on Netflix and flat out dispatched Gina Carano with an armbar in a ridiculous 17 seconds. Seriously, seventeen seconds! It was wild, and it's got everyone, from casual fans to other fighters, talking about what it means for the sport, especially with Netflix throwing its hat in the ring.

Rousey's Rapid Return and the Fallout

Talk about a comeback, or maybe, a quick farewell! Rousey's win over Carano wasn't just fast, it was decisive. She tapped Carano out with that armbar so quickly that some fighters were reportedly calling the whole situation "so stupid." Ouch. But hey, it was effective! For Rousey, this quick victory was apparently "exactly what I needed" to move on from MMA, if that's truly the case. What a way to go out! And get this, her disclosed pay for the Netflix fight actually doubled Carano's, showing just how big a deal Rousey still is. On Carano's side, despite the lightning-fast loss, she surprisingly called it a "victory in my life." Gotta respect that mindset, even after such a rapid defeat. Rousey even thinks the UFC sees MVP MMA as a "threat" after this show. That's a bold claim, but a 17-second finish on a streaming giant? It certainly makes waves.

MVP MMA 1 Delivered Drama Beyond the Main Event

MVP MMA 1 wasn't just about Rousey's quick work. We saw some other absolute bangers. Mike Perry squared off against Nate Diaz, and that one ended with Perry stopping Diaz on the stool when his coach stepped in. Tough break for Diaz, but he's not hanging up the gloves, no way! Diaz wants a rematch with Perry "ASAP," and Perry, well, he's already calling a second go-around "free money." You gotta love that confidence, or maybe, arrogance. And don't forget Francis Ngannou, who took down Philipe Lins at the same event. Ngannou's thinking about fighting a heavyweight KO artist next, which is must-see TV. The big question now is whether Netflix and MVP are gonna keep this MMA partnership going. After a night like that, with all the drama and quick finishes, you'd think they've got to, right? Though Bidarian is reportedly "under no illusions" and doesn't think Ngannou vs. Jones is "realistic." Speaking of Jon Jones, he's out there saying "getting out of my UFC contract is very, very possible." Wild times in the heavyweight division, no doubt. This MVP MMA 1 event, especially with Rousey's lightning-fast finish and all the surrounding chatter, has definitely thrown a wrench into the fight game. Will Diaz get his rematch and prove Perry wrong? Will Netflix and MVP keep investing in these high-stakes fights? The next few months are gonna be crucial for how this all shakes out, and you know we'll be glued to the screen to see what's next.

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