Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey is an American athlete who became the first female UFC champion and helped legitimize women's mixed martial arts.

A former Olympic judoka, she dominated her division with armbar submissions before transitioning to professional wrestling.

Her name sometimes appears as shorthand for female combat sports excellence: She's the Ronda Rousey of kickboxing.

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combat sports dominance

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Outmatched fighter for hire

gatekeeper · underdog · never-was

fighting style

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Striking martial arts competitor

counterpuncher

career trajectory

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One who matures slowly

graceful exit · career longevity

Family

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Mostly American · Concrete · Rated G