MVP MMA 1 takeaways: Rousey gets her storybook mom...
Key takeaways
- Carano is now available to watch globally only on Netflix.
- It was all fairly expected, but that didn't make it bad.
- Whatever your opinion of Rousey, this is a better end to her career than what she had 10 years ago.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Carano is now available to watch globally only on Netflix. (1:34)
The first MMA card under the Most Valuable Promotions banner got exactly what many expected: a bloody slugfest between Mike Perry and Nate Diaz, followed by a near instantaneous armbar from Ronda Rousey before Gina Carano even got a chance to show off the training she has been doing after 17 years away from the sport.
It was all fairly expected, but that didn't make it bad. Though Diaz's corner was forced to stop his fight after the second round because of a nasty cut that opened above his eyes, it was still a treat to see the BMF in the cage again, and it made us even more anxious for the one fight that would complete Diaz's storied career. As for Rousey, it was good to see one of the best to ever do it finish her fighting career her way. She's leaving clearly having enjoyed the experience of training and fighting, instead of with a bad taste in her mouth, and that's worth saluting.