After her win over the weekend against Liz Carmouche, Ronda Rousey has cemented herself as a superstar in the male dominated sports.

UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey proved what women like her are able to do after defending her title last Saturday. She also pointed out how hard she worked just to be able to get to where she is right now.

"Women always have to work harder to be able to prove themselves," Rousey said.

As a woman working in a male-dominated sport, Ronda is a breath of fresh air. During the fight with Carmouche, Ronda was caught in an early submission but managed to get up and defend her title. In a matter of 4:49 minutes during the first round, Ronda won by submission because of her signature arm bar.

After her fantastic exhibition last Saturday, Ronda has risen to become one of the most admirable female athletes in the world of sports. But just before she hits superstardom, let's get to know her a bit more.

  1. Ronda Rousey is only 26 years old and was born in Riverside County in California.
  2. Her mother, Ann Maria Rousey DeMars was also active in sports during her prime. She was the first American to win a World Judo Championship back in 1984.
  3. She used to be a vegetarian but described her current diet as "a mix of between a paleo and a warrior diet."
  4. At the beginning of 2013, Ronda caused a bit of controversy when she posted a video link about the "Sandy Hook conspiracy theories" using her Twitter account.
  5. She openly said that sex before a fight is good for female fighters. Ronda then admits that she has lots of sex to boost up her testosterone level before her fights.
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