Gina Carano releases first statement after loss to Ronda Rousey: ‘If I hadn’t tapped she would’ve broken my arm’
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Key Points:
- Gina Carano returned to MMA after 17 years but was submitted by Ronda Rousey in just 17 seconds via armbar in their main event fight.
- Carano lost 100 pounds and underwent intense training at Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas to prepare for the fight, describing the process as the hardest physical challenge of her life.
- Despite the loss, Carano expressed pride in her journey, highlighting the support from her team and encouragement from UFC champion Jon Jones.
- She praised the professionalism of MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, the quality of the event on Netflix, and showed respect and admiration for Rousey.
- Carano did not rule out future fights, viewing this experience as a starting point for further personal and athletic growth.