Ronda Rousey Explains Why She Finished Gina Carano in 17 Seconds

TLDR

Ronda Rousey explained that she finished Gina Carano in 17 seconds at MVP MMA 1 out of respect for Carano's punching power, stating she didn't want to risk staying in a dangerous position longer than necessary. Speaking to Kay Adams, Rousey said her plan was to land a few punches to get Carano's hands up before attacking the armbar, and once she realized she could finish the fight immediately, she chose to end it rather than give Carano any chance to land a powerful punch. The California State Athletic Commission disclosed that Rousey earned $2.2 million for the fight while Carano received $1.05 million.