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Ronda Rousey is a former professional mixed martial artist (MMA) and judoka from the United States. She was born on February 1, 1987 in Riverside, California. Known for her impressive career in women’s MMA, Rousey was considered a trailblazer and one of the most dominant fighters in the sport.
Prior to her MMA career, Rousey was a successful judoka, winning a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. She was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo.
In 2012, Rousey signed with the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), becoming the first female champion in UFC history. She successfully defended her UFC women’s bantamweight title, scoring impressive victories with her signature technique, the armbar.
Ronda Rousey in WWE
Along with her success in the world of MMA, Rousey has also been involved in other forms of entertainment. She transitioned into professional wrestling and was one of the most notable stars in WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). She has also acted in films and television series.
It is important to note that my knowledge is updated until September 2021, so there may be recent developments that I cannot mention. Rousey may have achieved new accomplishments after this time.
List of Ronda Rousey high profile fights
Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche – UFC 157 (February 23, 2013): This was Rousey’s first fight in the UFC and the first women’s title fight in UFC history. Rousey won by armbar in the first round.
Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate II – UFC 168 (December 28, 2013): This was the second fight between Rousey and Tate. Rousey successfully defended her UFC women’s bantamweight title, winning again via armbar in the third round.
Ronda Rousey vs. Cat Zingano – UFC 184 (February 28, 2015): This fight only lasted 14 seconds and ended with Rousey winning by armbar. It was the quickest win in a UFC title fight at the time.
Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm – UFC 193 (November 14, 2015): This was a high profile fight where Rousey lost her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship. Holm defeated Rousey by knockout with a kick to the head in the second round.
Ronda Rousey vs. Amanda Nunes – UFC 207 (December 30, 2016): This was Rousey’s last fight of her MMA career. Nunes defeated Rousey in just 48 seconds by knockout, retaining her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship.
