Ronda Rousey

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Ronda Rousey

  1. Ronda Rousey was born on February 1, 1987, in Riverside, California.
  2. She competed in judo, earning a brown belt at age 19.
  3. Rousey competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, placing 7th in the 68 kg event.
  4. She transitioned to mixed martial arts and competed in Strikeforce.
  5. Rousey debuted in the UFC in 2012, defeating Miesha Shayna Basilio by armbar in 13 seconds.
  6. She became the UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion in 2015.
  7. Rousey defended her title against Alexis Gracie in 2015.
  8. She lost her title to Amanda Nunes by armbar in 2016.
  9. Rousey retired from MMA in 2018.
  10. Rousey has appeared in the WWE, performing as a professional wrestler.
  11. She was a two-time UFC Women’s Grand Prix Tournament winner.

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Career

  1. Ronda Rousey made her professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut in 2011, competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  2. She quickly rose to prominence as one of the most dominant female fighters in the sport's history.
  3. Rousey became the first UFC champion in women's bantamweight history (135 lbs).
  4. She defended her title five times, holding the belt for over 1,400 days.
  5. Rousey's signature move was the armbar, which she successfully utilized to finish numerous opponents.
  6. She was known for her aggressive and powerful striking style.
  7. Rousey's record prior to her losses was 12-0.
  8. She attempted a transition to professional wrestling while still competing in the UFC, leading to a controversial split from the promotion and eventual retirement from MMA.
  9. Rousey ultimately retired from competitive MMA with a record of 12-2.
  10. She briefly returned to MMA in 2018 with Strikeforce, competing in one fight before retiring again.

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Actress

  1. Ronda Rousey made her acting debut in The Expendables 3 in 2014.
  2. She has also appeared in movies such as Furious 7 and Mile 22.
  3. Rousey has guest-starred in TV shows like Entourage and Blindspot.
  4. In addition to her film and TV roles, Ronda Rousey has also done voice acting for animated series like Phineas and Ferb.

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Author

  1. Ronda Rousey is a former professional mixed martial artist and judoka.
  2. She was the first American woman to earn an Olympic medal in judo, winning a bronze in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
  3. Rousey made her MMA debut in 2010 and quickly rose to superstardom, becoming the first female champion in the UFC.
  4. Aside from her fighting career, Rousey is also an actress and author, having released her autobiography "My Fight / Your Fight" in 2015.
  5. She has also appeared in movies such as "The Expendables 3" and "Furious 7."

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MMA Fighter

  1. Ronda Rousey began her martial arts training at age 17, initially focusing on Judo.
  2. She earned a brown belt in Judo at age 18.
  3. Rousey transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in 2004 and quickly achieved a black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr.
  4. She competed in IBJJF tournaments, winning multiple gold medals.
  5. Rousey joined the UFC in 2012, becoming the first female fighter in the organization.
  6. She quickly rose to prominence, defeating Liz Carmouche in her debut to win the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship.
  7. Rousey defended her title five times, becoming one of the most dominant champions in UFC history at the time.
  8. Her signature move was the armbar, which she utilized to defeat many of her opponents.
  9. Rousey's career ended following her first-round loss to Bethe Correia at UFC 185 in 2015.
  10. She briefly returned to competition in Strikeforce, winning the Strikeforce Women’s Featherweight Championship.

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Professional Wrestler

  1. Ronda Rousey began her professional mixed martial arts career in Strikeforce, winning the Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship in 2012.
  2. She transitioned to the UFC, immediately becoming the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship in 2015.
  3. Rousey’s dominant wrestling style, often referred to as the “armbar,” led to a record-breaking 11 consecutive first-round finishes.
  4. She defeated Liz Carmouche at UFC 170 to become the first female fighter to simultaneously hold titles in both MMA and WWE.
  5. Rousey retired from MMA following her loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 in December 2016.
  6. She signed with WWE in 2017 and became one of the first women to headline WrestleMania (WrestleMania 35).
  7. Rousey held the WWE Women's Championship for a total of 113 days.
  8. She was involved in several significant storylines and feuds within WWE, including those with Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch.
  9. Rousey's WWE career ended in 2018.
  10. She participated in the 2018 WWE Royal Rumble, successfully entering the match.

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Personal Life

  1. Ronda Rousey is an accomplished judoka, earning a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics.
  2. She made her mark in the world of mixed martial arts, becoming the first female UFC champion.
  3. Rousey has appeared in several movies and TV shows, showcasing her acting skills.
  4. She is an advocate for body positivity and mental health awareness.

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Family

  1. Ronda Rousey comes from a family of athletes. Her mother, AnnMaria De Mars, was the first American woman to win a World Judo Championship.
  2. Her stepfather, Ron Rousey, was an amateur boxer.
  3. Ronda's sisters, Julia De Mars and Maria Burns Ortiz, are also involved in sports. Julia is a mixed martial artist while Maria is a sports journalist.
  4. Ronda has credited her family for instilling in her a strong work ethic and competitive spirit.

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Father: Ron Rousey

  1. Ron Rousey is the father of former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey.
  2. He has been a significant source of inspiration and support for his daughter throughout her fighting career.
  3. Ron has a background in judo and played a major role in training Ronda in the sport from a young age.
  4. He has been known to attend many of Ronda's fights, providing encouragement and advice.
  5. Ron Rousey is also a published author, sharing his experiences and insights into raising a champion.

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Mother: AnnMaria De Mars

  1. AnnMaria De Mars is a 7th-degree red-and-black belt in Judo.
  2. She was the first American to win a World Judo Championship gold medal.
  3. AnnMaria is also a highly respected and accomplished businesswoman.
  4. She founded the first mixed martial arts promotion company, including Ronda Rousey.

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Relationships

  1. Ronda Rousey married UFC fighter Travis Browne in 2017.
  2. She was previously in a relationship with fellow UFC fighter Brendan Schaub.
  3. Rousey has mentioned that she is a big fan of the Nickelodeon TV show 'iCarly'.
  4. She has also shared her admiration for Pokémon and has mentioned that she enjoys playing Pokémon GO.

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Partner: Travis Browne

  1. Travis Browne is a retired professional mixed martial artist.
  2. He was born on July 17, 1982, in Oahu, Hawaii.
  3. Travis Browne was previously married and has children from his previous relationship.
  4. He began dating Ronda Rousey in 2015.
  5. Travis Browne and Ronda Rousey got married in August 2017.
  6. He has competed in the UFC's heavyweight division.

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Children

  1. Travis Browne has two sons from a previous relationship.
  2. Ronda Rousey has expressed the desire to have children in the future.
  3. Both Travis Browne and Ronda Rousey have spoken about the importance of family and children in their lives.

' La'akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne

  1. La'akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne is the child of MMA fighters Ronda Rousey and Travis Browne.
  2. La'akea's name "Makalapuaokalanipō" means "gifts from the darkness of the heavens" in Hawaiian.
  3. La'akea was born on September 22, 2021.
  4. As of now, there is limited information available about La'akea as Ronda Rousey and Travis Browne are private about their family life.

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Siblings

  1. Ronda Rousey has three siblings: two older sisters, Maria and Jennifer, and one younger sister, Julia.
  2. Her older sister Jennifer is a former professional wrestler who competed in WWE under the ring name "Rory Fox."
  3. Ronda has spoken about how growing up with her sisters helped shape her competitive spirit and drive for success.
  4. Despite having different career paths, Ronda and her siblings share a close bond and continue to support each other in their endeavors.

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Jennifer Rousey

Here are some interesting facts about Jennifer Rousey:

  1. Jennifer Rousey is the sibling of renowned UFC fighter Ronda Rousey.
  2. She comes from a family with a strong background in professional fighting.
  3. Despite her sister's fame, Jennifer has chosen to remain out of the public eye.
  4. She shares a close bond with her sister and is supportive of her career.

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Julia DeMars

  1. Julia DeMars is the sibling of Ronda Rousey.
  2. She has maintained a private life away from the spotlight.
  3. Julia DeMars has always been supportive of her sister's career in mixed martial arts.

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Maria Burns-Ortiz

  1. Maria Burns-Ortiz is the sibling of Ronda Rousey.
  2. She has a close relationship with her sister Ronda.
  3. Maria is known for her support of Ronda's career in mixed martial arts.
  4. She has maintained a relatively private life compared to her famous sister.

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Life Events

  1. Ronda Rousey won a bronze medal in Judo at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
  2. She became the first female fighter to sign with the UFC in 2012.
  3. Rousey won the first-ever UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship in 2012.
  4. She appeared in several movies and TV shows, including "Furious 7" and "Entourage".
  5. Ronda Rousey made her WWE debut at WrestleMania 34 in 2018.

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Date of Birth: Ronda Rousey/Personal Life/Life Events/Date of Birth

  1. Ronda Rousey was born on February 1, 1987, in Riverside, California.
  2. Her mother, AnnMaria De Mars, was the first American to win a World Judo Championship.
  3. Ronda Rousey followed in her mother's footsteps and became the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
  4. After transitioning to mixed martial arts (MMA), Ronda Rousey became the first UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion in 2012.
  5. She is known for her fast finishes in fights, with the majority of her wins coming via armbar submission.
  6. Ronda Rousey is also a former WWE wrestler, known for her performances in the squared circle.

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Place of Birth: Riverside, California, U.S.

  1. Ronda Rousey was born in Riverside, California, United States.