The shortest fights in MMA and Boxing history
Ronda Rousey faced Gina Carano in an MMA match that ended in just 17 seconds, marking one of the shortest fights in history. Despite the quick conclusion, it was not the shortest fight ever recorded in combat sports. The article highlights several other notably brief matches across MMA and boxing.
- ▪Rousey defeated Carano in 17 seconds, disappointing many fans.
- ▪The fastest recorded victory in boxing history was achieved by Efe Ajagba in just 1 second.
- ▪Jorge Masvidal holds the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history at 5 seconds.
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