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Ronda Rousey & Gina Carano’s Pay Revealed For Last Night’s Netflix MMA Bout
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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano earned quite the payday for their short fight on last night’s MVP MMA card on Netflix. As noted, Rousey and Carano faced off in the main event of Saturday night’s Most Valuable Promotions event on Netflix. The fight headlined a show that also featured Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry, Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins, Junior Dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne, and more.
According to PWInsider Rousey earned $2.2 million for the fight while Carano earned $1.05 million. The earnings were disclosed by the California State Athletic Commisision after the fight.
The bout topped the event and ended quickly, as Rousey submitted Carano via an armbar in just 17 seconds. The two hugged after the match and spoke about their futures, with Rousey putting a damper on any future fight while Carano left the door a little bit more open.
Netflix has yet to reveal the viewership for the event. The full results from the main card were:
* Ronda Rousey def. Gina Carano via submission (armbar, 0:17 Round 1)
* Mike Perry def. Nate Diaz in TKO (corner stoppage, 5:00 Round 2)
* Francis Ngannou def. Philipe Lins via knockout (punch, 4:31 Round 1)
* Salahdine Parnasse def. Kenny Cross via TKO (punches, 4:18 Round 1)
* Robelis Despaigne def. Junior dos Santos via knockout (punches, 2:59 Round 1)