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Ronda Rousey
- Ronda Rousey was born on February 1, 1987, in Riverside, California.
- She competed in judo, earning a brown belt at age 19.
- Rousey competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, placing 7th in the 68 kg event.
- She transitioned to mixed martial arts and competed in Strikeforce.
- Rousey debuted in the UFC in 2012, defeating Miesha Shayna Basilio by armbar in 13 seconds.
- She became the UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion in 2015.
- Rousey defended her title against Alexis Gracie in 2015.
- She lost her title to Amanda Nunes by armbar in 2016.
- Rousey retired from MMA in 2018.
- Rousey has appeared in the WWE, performing as a professional wrestler.
- She was a two-time UFC Women’s Grand Prix Tournament winner.
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Career
- Ronda Rousey made her professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut in 2011, competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
- She quickly rose to prominence as one of the most dominant female fighters in the sport's history.
- Rousey became the first UFC champion in women's bantamweight history (135 lbs).
- She defended her title five times, holding the belt for over 1,400 days.
- Rousey's signature move was the armbar, which she successfully utilized to finish numerous opponents.
- She was known for her aggressive and powerful striking style.
- Rousey's record prior to her losses was 12-0.
- 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.
- Rousey ultimately retired from competitive MMA with a record of 12-2.
- She briefly returned to MMA in 2018 with Strikeforce, competing in one fight before retiring again.
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Actress
- Ronda Rousey made her acting debut in The Expendables 3 in 2014.
- She has also appeared in movies such as Furious 7 and Mile 22.
- Rousey has guest-starred in TV shows like Entourage and Blindspot.
- 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
- Ronda Rousey is a former professional mixed martial artist and judoka.
- She was the first American woman to earn an Olympic medal in judo, winning a bronze in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
- Rousey made her MMA debut in 2010 and quickly rose to superstardom, becoming the first female champion in the UFC.
- Aside from her fighting career, Rousey is also an actress and author, having released her autobiography "My Fight / Your Fight" in 2015.
- She has also appeared in movies such as "The Expendables 3" and "Furious 7."
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MMA Fighter
- Ronda Rousey began her martial arts training at age 17, initially focusing on Judo.
- She earned a brown belt in Judo at age 18.
- Rousey transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in 2004 and quickly achieved a black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr.
- She competed in IBJJF tournaments, winning multiple gold medals.
- Rousey joined the UFC in 2012, becoming the first female fighter in the organization.
- She quickly rose to prominence, defeating Liz Carmouche in her debut to win the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship.
- Rousey defended her title five times, becoming one of the most dominant champions in UFC history at the time.
- Her signature move was the armbar, which she utilized to defeat many of her opponents.
- Rousey's career ended following her first-round loss to Bethe Correia at UFC 185 in 2015.
- She briefly returned to competition in Strikeforce, winning the Strikeforce Women’s Featherweight Championship.
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Professional Wrestler
- Ronda Rousey began her professional mixed martial arts career in Strikeforce, winning the Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship in 2012.
- She transitioned to the UFC, immediately becoming the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship in 2015.
- Rousey’s dominant wrestling style, often referred to as the “armbar,” led to a record-breaking 11 consecutive first-round finishes.
- She defeated Liz Carmouche at UFC 170 to become the first female fighter to simultaneously hold titles in both MMA and WWE.
- Rousey retired from MMA following her loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 in December 2016.
- She signed with WWE in 2017 and became one of the first women to headline WrestleMania (WrestleMania 35).
- Rousey held the WWE Women's Championship for a total of 113 days.
- She was involved in several significant storylines and feuds within WWE, including those with Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch.
- Rousey's WWE career ended in 2018.
- She participated in the 2018 WWE Royal Rumble, successfully entering the match.
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Personal Life
- Ronda Rousey is an accomplished judoka, earning a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics.
- She made her mark in the world of mixed martial arts, becoming the first female UFC champion.
- Rousey has appeared in several movies and TV shows, showcasing her acting skills.
- She is an advocate for body positivity and mental health awareness.
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Family
- Ronda Rousey comes from a family of athletes. Her mother, AnnMaria De Mars, was the first American woman to win a World Judo Championship.
- Her stepfather, Ron Rousey, was an amateur boxer.
- 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.
- Ronda has credited her family for instilling in her a strong work ethic and competitive spirit.
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Father: Ron Rousey
- Ron Rousey is the father of former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey.
- He has been a significant source of inspiration and support for his daughter throughout her fighting career.
- Ron has a background in judo and played a major role in training Ronda in the sport from a young age.
- He has been known to attend many of Ronda's fights, providing encouragement and advice.
- Ron Rousey is also a published author, sharing his experiences and insights into raising a champion.
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Mother: AnnMaria De Mars
- AnnMaria De Mars is a 7th-degree red-and-black belt in Judo.
- She was the first American to win a World Judo Championship gold medal.
- AnnMaria is also a highly respected and accomplished businesswoman.
- She founded the first mixed martial arts promotion company, including Ronda Rousey.
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Relationships
- Ronda Rousey married UFC fighter Travis Browne in 2017.
- She was previously in a relationship with fellow UFC fighter Brendan Schaub.
- Rousey has mentioned that she is a big fan of the Nickelodeon TV show 'iCarly'.
- She has also shared her admiration for Pokémon and has mentioned that she enjoys playing Pokémon GO.
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Partner: Travis Browne
- Travis Browne is a retired professional mixed martial artist.
- He was born on July 17, 1982, in Oahu, Hawaii.
- Travis Browne was previously married and has children from his previous relationship.
- He began dating Ronda Rousey in 2015.
- Travis Browne and Ronda Rousey got married in August 2017.
- He has competed in the UFC's heavyweight division.
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Children
- Travis Browne has two sons from a previous relationship.
- Ronda Rousey has expressed the desire to have children in the future.
- Both Travis Browne and Ronda Rousey have spoken about the importance of family and children in their lives.
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La'akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne
- La'akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne is the child of MMA fighters Ronda Rousey and Travis Browne.
- La'akea's name "Makalapuaokalanipō" means "gifts from the darkness of the heavens" in Hawaiian.
- La'akea was born on September 22, 2021.
- 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
- Ronda Rousey has three siblings: two older sisters, Maria and Jennifer, and one younger sister, Julia.
- Her older sister Jennifer is a former professional wrestler who competed in WWE under the ring name "Rory Fox."
- Ronda has spoken about how growing up with her sisters helped shape her competitive spirit and drive for success.
- 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:
- Jennifer Rousey is the sibling of renowned UFC fighter Ronda Rousey.
- She comes from a family with a strong background in professional fighting.
- Despite her sister's fame, Jennifer has chosen to remain out of the public eye.
- She shares a close bond with her sister and is supportive of her career.
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Julia DeMars
- Julia DeMars is the sibling of Ronda Rousey.
- She has maintained a private life away from the spotlight.
- Julia DeMars has always been supportive of her sister's career in mixed martial arts.
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Maria Burns-Ortiz
- Maria Burns-Ortiz is the sibling of Ronda Rousey.
- She has a close relationship with her sister Ronda.
- Maria is known for her support of Ronda's career in mixed martial arts.
- She has maintained a relatively private life compared to her famous sister.
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Life Events
- Ronda Rousey won a bronze medal in Judo at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
- She became the first female fighter to sign with the UFC in 2012.
- Rousey won the first-ever UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship in 2012.
- She appeared in several movies and TV shows, including "Furious 7" and "Entourage".
- 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
- Ronda Rousey was born on February 1, 1987, in Riverside, California.
- Her mother, AnnMaria De Mars, was the first American to win a World Judo Championship.
- 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.
- After transitioning to mixed martial arts (MMA), Ronda Rousey became the first UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion in 2012.
- She is known for her fast finishes in fights, with the majority of her wins coming via armbar submission.
- 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.
- Ronda Rousey was born in Riverside, California, United States.