Shayna Baszler Fires Back at Claims Ronda Rousey’s MMA Return Fight Was Staged

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Shayna Baszler defended Ronda Rousey on Twitter after fans questioned whether Rousey's 16-second submission victory over Gina Carano at MVP MMA 1 was legitimate. Baszler pointed out that quick finishes were always part of Rousey's MMA career, noting that 17 seconds wasn't even her fastest win and citing several of Rousey's previous fights that ended in under 30 seconds. The criticism included comments from Jim Cornette, who mocked the fight on social media and suggested it looked staged.