'So stupid': Fighters react to Ronda Rousey's 17-second win vs. Gina Carano

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Ronda Rousey returned to MMA in triumphant fashion Saturday when she defeated fellow women's MMA pioneer Gina Carano in their main event on Netflix.

UFC Hall of Famer Rousey (13-2) got her hand raised for the first time since August 2015 with a 17-second submission win over Carano (7-2) in the women's featherweight bout. But as soon as she returned to the sport to create a big moment, Rousey will seemingly exit back into retirement.

Regardless, she carried the sport to a big moment with MMA's debut on Netflix, and many eyes were watching.

Check below to see how fighters and other figures in the MMA community reacted to Rousey vs. Carano.

CSAS has released disclosed purses for the #RouseyCarano card, with Ronda Rousey leading all at $2.2 million over Gina Carano's $1.05 million. pic.twitter.com/0mPv0Zxn6P

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 17, 2026

RONDA ROUSEY IS HERE #RouseyCarano
LIVE tonight on Netflix
9 PM ET | 6 PM PT pic.twitter.com/hsUSVZVZDr

— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) May 17, 2026

RONDA ROUSEY MAKES THE WALK!

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LIVE NOW
NETFLIX#RouseyCarano#DiazPerry#NgannouLinspic.twitter.com/6IYEywBDqn

— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 17, 2026

I can’t believe I am watching Ronda Rousey walking out
#RouseyCarano

— Diana Belbiță (@DianaBelbita) May 17, 2026

GINA CARANO.

IN A CAGE.

ABOUT TO HAVE AN MMA FIGHT IN 2026. #RouseyCaranopic.twitter.com/n3IHeBKgqf

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 17, 2026

RONDA ROUSEY IS BACK IN MMA! “Bad Reputation” and all! #RouseyCaranopic.twitter.com/Mbqnuml7wq

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 17, 2026

They say the last thing to go is judo

— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) May 17, 2026

Ronda Rousey submits Gina Carano in 15 seconds. Aight. #RouseyCarano

— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) May 17, 2026

15 seconds
#RouseyCarano

— Diana Belbiță (@DianaBelbita) May 17, 2026

So stupid. #MVP

— Mike Pierce (@MikePierce170) May 17, 2026

Wow. That was fast. Ronda Rousey's muscle memory is lightning fast. 15 seconds into the first round, signature armbar applied. Fight over.

— Cabbie Richards (@Cabbie) May 17, 2026

That was QUICK ️ Congrats @RondaRousey !!!!! @netflix !!!!

— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) May 17, 2026

VINTAGE RONDA ROUSEY! The UFC Hall of Famer returns to submit Gina Carano in seconds at #RouseyCaranopic.twitter.com/RGAOny66iR

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 17, 2026

— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) May 17, 2026

#RouseyCarano results: Ronda Rousey def. Gina Carano via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 0:17

Full coverage https://t.co/4UdbHl8Fmkpic.twitter.com/kDSGLlty0Z

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 17, 2026

Ronda didnt fight fair!! She was supposed to let her throw a few in the air, attempt something, so she could get a feel for the lights again at least!! #mvp

— Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) May 17, 2026

THE NOTORIOUS ARM BAR SUBMISSION!

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LIVE NOW
NETFLIX#RouseyCarano#DiazPerry#NgannouLinspic.twitter.com/Fa9evrXTgp

— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 17, 2026

Not saying Rousey is a burglar , but buglarish . That was highway robbery

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 17, 2026

All Love. All Respect.

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LIVE NOW
NETFLIX#RouseyCarano#DiazPerry#NgannouLinspic.twitter.com/yE2691abbg

— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 17, 2026

AND THATS IT! #RouseyCaranopic.twitter.com/vHEQhPI7PU

— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 17, 2026

— CrisCy₿org.Com (@criscyborg) May 17, 2026

“There’s no way I could’ve ended it better than this. I want to make some more babies.”

That’s all for Ronda Rousey in MMA.

Legend #RouseyCaranopic.twitter.com/IV56ehLPpp

— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) May 17, 2026

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: 'Stupid': Fighters react to Ronda Rousey's 17-second win vs. Gina Carano

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