By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The return of women’s mixed martial arts to the main scene It happened explosively. this Saturday at the Intuit Dome in California. The American fighter Ronda Rousey achieved victory over Gina Carano via armbar submission in a record time of 17 seconds.
This confrontation represented the end of a prolonged retirement for both athletes, who did not compete professionally. for almost a decade and a half, respectively.
When the bell rang, the pressure strategy was immediate and effective. Ronda Rousey She executed an instant takedown that left 44-year-old Carano with no room to maneuver.
At the end of the match, Rousey declared before the event’s official media: “I really didn’t want to hurt her. Luckily it was just a beautiful martial art, that’s what it is.”reflecting the technical respect between the competitors despite the speed of the outcome.
The familiar ingredient in the return to the octagon
At 39 years old, the former bantamweight champion showed that she maintains the skills that took her to the top of the UFC. The decision to seek a quick finish was motivated by personal reasons beyond the sporting aspect..
According to statements collected by the official Netflix broadcast, Ronda Rousey explained that he did not consider extending combat because her husband and children were present at the enviornment and she did not want to expose them to unnecessary stress during the fight.
For her part, Gina Carano took the result with a positive attitude after 17 years of absence from the cages. Despite the defeat, the fighter and actress highlighted the value of having completed her physical and mental preparation process. “Entering here after 17 years was a victory. Fighting a legend was a victory. I feel great,” Carano told the press after joining her opponent in a hug in the center of the cage.
Historical and future impact of female fighters
This event marked the first mixed martial arts livestream for the platform Netflixconsolidating audiences’ interest in high-profile sporting comebacks.
The rise of Ronda Rousey In the 2010s he relied on quick finishes, and this performance confirms that his style of judo applied to MMA is still valid. The fighter reiterated that this fight was conceived as a definitive farewell to active competition.
The mutual influence between both fighters was a central theme during the promotion of the event. Carano’s early career is recognized as the driving force behind Ronda Rousey to venture into this sport.
Carano concluded her statements by pointing out that used this camp to overcome previous health problemsrecognizing the execution idea of his rival. While Rousey plans to return to her family life in Riverside, Carano’s sporting future remains under personal evaluation.
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