Aiemann Zahabi Addresses Weight Loss Impact on Gina Carano's Fight Performance Against Ronda Rousey
Aiemann Zahabi shares interesting Gina Carano weight take after calls of Netflix fight being rigged

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Following allegations of fight rigging after Ronda Rousey's quick victory over Gina Carano at MVP MMA 1, UFC fighter Aiemann Zahabi highlighted Carano's significant weight loss as a potential factor in her performance. Carano lost 100 pounds in 18 months, weighing in at 141.4 pounds, which Zahabi believes may have hindered her ability to refine her fighting skills.
- 01Gina Carano lost nearly 100 pounds over 18 months, weighing in at 141.4 pounds for the fight.
- 02Aiemann Zahabi noted that focusing on weight loss may have limited Carano's skill improvement.
- 03Ronda Rousey finished the fight in just 17 seconds with an armbar submission.
- 04Carano earned $1.05 million for her fight, while Rousey received $2.2 million.
- 05The fight card also featured Francis Ngannou and Mike Perry achieving notable victories.
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In the aftermath of Ronda Rousey's swift victory over Gina Carano at MVP MMA 1, allegations of fight rigging have emerged. UFC fighter Aiemann Zahabi defended Carano, attributing her underwhelming performance to her drastic weight loss journey. Carano, who started at nearly 250 pounds due to pre-diabetic conditions, underwent a rigorous 18-month transformation, ultimately weighing in at 141.4 pounds. Zahabi emphasized that losing 100 pounds likely distracted Carano from honing her fighting skills, stating, "It’s very hard to improve fight skills while focusing on losing that much weight." Rousey, on the other hand, had 18 months to prepare and refine her techniques, which contributed to her dominant performance. The fight concluded in just 17 seconds when Rousey executed an armbar submission. Despite the defeat, Carano earned a substantial purse of $1.05 million, while Rousey took home $2.2 million. The event also showcased other fighters, including Francis Ngannou and Mike Perry, who secured impressive victories.
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