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Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano by submission in just 17 seconds in their MMA comeback bout, billed as Rousey's retirement fight. The rapid win restores Rousey's standing as a pioneer of women's mixed martial arts and caps Carano's long-awaited return to the cage. Separately, Conor McGregor is lined up to face Max Holloway in his own comeback fight, adding further star power to upcoming MMA events.