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Ronda Rousey

American mixed martial artist

Also known as: Ronda Jean Rousey

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Ronda Rousey is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) who first achieved athletic success in judo, winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She transitioned to MMA in 2011 and became a prominent figure, being the first female UFC champion. Rousey's career also included a stint in professional wrestling with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). MMA itself is a combat sport that blends techniques from various disciplines like boxing, wrestling, and judo.12

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mixed martial arts
Notable champions
…female MMA fighter was American Ronda Rousey, who won a bronze medal in judo at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games before embarking on her MMA career in 2011. She remained undefeated until 2015, when she suffered an upset loss to countrywoman Holly Holm in UFC 193. The bout generated 1.1…
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…female MMA fighter was American Ronda Rousey, who won a bronze medal in judo at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games before embarking on her MMA career in 2011. She remained undefeated until 2015, when she suffered an upset loss to countrywoman Holly Holm in UFC 193. The bout generated 1.1…
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Charlotte Flair
…197 days, losing it to Ronda Rousey in May 2022. At that point she was written off the show to take time off, as she married fellow wrestler Andrade (Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza) and then dealt with health issues. She returned to WWE and reclaimed the SmackDown title from Rousey…
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…197 days, losing it to Ronda Rousey in May 2022. At that point she was written off the show to take time off, as she married fellow wrestler Andrade (Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza) and then dealt with health issues. She returned to WWE and reclaimed the SmackDown title from Rousey…
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Ultimate Fighting Championship
Notable UFC champions
Ronda Rousey, American professional mixed martial artist and wrestler. In 2012 she became the first woman fighter to sign up to compete in the UFC. She was also the first female UFC title-winner and defended her crown six times. In 2018 Rousey became the first…
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Ronda Rousey, American professional mixed martial artist and wrestler. In 2012 she became the first woman fighter to sign up to compete in the UFC. She was also the first female UFC title-winner and defended her crown six times. In 2018 Rousey became the first…
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