Gina Carano made her first MMA appearance in nearly two decades at the MVP MMA main event in Los Angeles. Ronda Rousey took Carano down and submitted her 17 seconds into the fight. Carano said she felt ready and wanted the bout to last longer, noting she had not fought in 17 years. She described the experience as a personal victory for getting into the cage, fighting a legend, and returning to mixed martial arts. She also credited her preparation, including losing 100 pounds, for health benefits. Carano had not fought since 2009 and said her future in MMA was uncertain, considering her age and the impact on her family.
"“I wanted that to last longer. I felt like I was so ready. I felt so good. I've never felt that good, but I haven't been here for 17 years. I wanted to hit her,” Carano said. “I'll probably feel [unfulfilled] later, but right now getting in the cage was a victory. Getting here after 17 years was a victory. Fighting a legend was a victory, and I feel great. I feel like I just wanted to fight, and I didn't get that.”"
"“She trained, she had her game plan, and I have so much love and respect for her. This was a victory in my life. She changed it. I woke up every morning at 3 a.m. thinking about her. I took 100 pounds off of my body, which is going to give me a longer life. I fell back in love with mixed martial arts. There's so many good things to think about here. It's just the fight didn't go my way.”"
"“I don't know,” Carano said. “I think 17 years was a lot. I think being 44 was a lot. I don't know if I can put my family back through that. But I'm going to go look at this. I didn't get anything out. I didn't get to do anything in this fight.. You just never know with me.”"
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