Rousey vs. Carano – LIVE Coverage
Fight fans, the wait is over. Rousey vs. Carano is finally here!
For the first time ever, Netflix presents a live MMA card, headlined by two women who blazed a trail and changed the sport forever.
As this card gets underway at Intuit Dome, ALL-STAR Magazine has you covered with live, round-by-round coverage of not one, not two, but three bouts!
- Welterweight: Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry
- Heavyweight: Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins
- Featherweight: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
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Final Thoughts
I’d give Knockout of the Night to Ngannou. His well-rounded striking game was too much for Lins to handle.
As for Performance of the Night, I’d hand it to Perry. With his tough chin and his mitigation of Diaz’s ground game, the “King of Violence” scored a major upset over California’s darling.
Only one woman stood victorious in the main event, but I’d say Rousey and Carano both got what they wanted above all: closure. Carano goes out in a blaze of glory, while Rousey proved that she is still lethal on the mat.
The first-ever MMA card on Netflix has come to a close. What’s next? No matter what the next chapter is, ALL-STAR Combat Sports will have you covered.
See you at the next live coverage, when ALL-STAR covers the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven heavyweight showdown next Sunday!
That’s a wrap. Thank you for tuning in!
Vintage Rousey
They’re both past their prime, sure, but understand how difficult it is to disarm a fighter like Gina Carano, then lock in the armbar in seconds.
Just. Like. That.
17 seconds.
Ronda Rousey took down Gina Carano, landed some ground and pound, then grabbed for the arm.
Game over.
Rousey vs. Carano: Tale of the Tape
Nate Diaz Calls Out…Ariel Helwani??
Nate Diaz in the post-fight interview: “Imma get his a** (Points to Mike Perry). Imma get his a** (Points to Jake Paul)…
…and Imma get your a** (Points to the interviewer).”
Ariel Helwani: “Please don’t.”
Never change, Nate.
Perry Delivers the Coup de Grace
Finishing move, much? The knee to the face was the last thing Diaz saw.
BIG win by “Platinum” Perry. He didn’t allow Diaz to get his ground game going. Even when Diaz threatened to lock in a submission (a heel hook here and there), Perry didn’t panic and got out of every potentially dangerous situation. As early as Round 1, Diaz was hurt, and hurt bad.
Round 2 – Diaz vs. Perry
Diaz, who came out to a hero’s welcome on the West Coast, is a bloody mess. Perry is just having his way with him. That cut above Diaz’s eye is so bad that the doctor has stopped the fight. Those elbows, knees, and body shots were too much. I daresay this was an upset victory by the “King of Violence!”
Round 1 – Diaz vs. Perry
Finally, a fight that goes beyond the first round! Perry’s knees are keeping Diaz at bay; the world-class judo was effectively mitigated in Round 1. Diaz’s jabs kept him the game, but Perry’s striking was superior. I have it Perry 10-9. Diaz, BTW, has been cut above his right eye.
Diaz vs. Perry: Tale of the Tape
Note: These stats don’t include “trash talk per minute.”
Meanwhile, in the Empire of White…
The UFC has announced that Conor McGregor is returning to the octagon to face Max Holloway in a rematch. That’s happening at UFC 329 on July 11.
The word that comes to mind is “threatened.” What timing, Mr. White!
Dear Ariel Helwani…
I know you’re doing your job, but my goodness, you’re trying so hard to get a quotable quote from Ngannou. Instigating conflict with Jon Jones, Robbie Despaigne, and basically every other prominent heavyweight in the world.
The hard sell is cringeworthy. Try some more subtlety, please?
Ngannou’s Hands Are Lethal Weapons
Can we get Ngannou vs. Despaigne next, please? Make it happen, Jake and Nakisa!
Ngannou in the post-fight interview: “I think I can handle him [Despaigne].”
Another First Round KO??!
Goodness gracious, these fighters are not paid by the hour. Francis Ngannou put on a striking clinic: leg kicks, body shots, and haymakers galore. With the exception of one overhead, Lins didn’t really inflict any damage in this one. With one final left hook, Ngannou finishes Lins. 29 seconds left in the first round. JEEZ.
Bring Out the Heavyweights!
Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins are now making their way to the hexagon. (Yep, this ain’t the UFC.)
It’s explosive power vs. a more balanced attack of grappling + striking. Who will prevail?
Ngannou vs. Lins: Tale of the Tape
Sacré bleu, Salahdine
This looks like it hurts, yes?
Parnasse Finishes Cross
Another first-round finish! After taking Cross to the ground and coming close to locking in a rear naked choke, Parnasse got things going with his standup game. BRUTAL body shot sends Cross crumbling, leaving the referee no choice but to call things off. Great striking and ground game by Parnasse.
Kenneth Cross vs. Salahdine Parnasse Is Underway
The second bout of the main card is about to start.
Parnasse, who has a professional MMA record of 22-2-0, is an -1100 favorite over Cross (17-4-0).
This could be a quick one as well, folks.
Robelis Despaigne Calls Out Francis Ngannou
In his post-fight interview, Robelis Despaigne goes into business for himself.
“I want Francis Ngannou to win, and I want to win a belt in this company.”
We hear you loud and clear, sir. Loud and clear.
What. A. Knockout.
Robelis Despaigne is UNREAL
In the first bout of the main card, Robelis Despaigne was NOT messing around.
With two minutes left in the first round, the taekwondo specialist lands two right hooks to knock out former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos.
Play-by-play commentator Mauro Ranallo: “Despaigne proves to be a baaaaad man!”
Rousey and Carano Face Off
If looks could kill…
