Ronda Rouseyshe is undoubtedly one of the most iconic athletes of recent years. She started as a judoka winning an Olympic bronze medal in Beijing 2008.
With an impressive career in mixed martial arts and a strong personality,Rouseywon the hearts of fans around the world.
But what makesRonda Rouseyso special? In this photogallery, we'll explore her career, her accomplishments and her personality, trying to understand why she has become the most clicked-on athlete in the world.
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Ronda Rousey, here's who is the most clicked athlete in the world
With 21,666,500 worldwide searches annually, Rounda Rousey is the most clicked on athlete in the world. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) legend Ronda Rousey was able to outrun the competition with ease. With nearly twice as many annual global searches as US forward Alex Morgan, whom she ranked second.
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Childhood and early career
Ronda Rousey was born in Riverside, California in 1987. Raised in an athletic family, she began judo as a child. In 2008, she represented the United States at the Beijing Olympics, becoming the first American to win an Olympic medal in women's judo.
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The transition to mixed martial arts
After the Olympics, Ronda Rousey decided to switch to mixed martial arts, a decision that would change her life. She made her professional debut in 2010 and quickly gained a lot of attention for her cage prowess and strong personality.
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Career in the UFC
In 2012, Ronda Rousey became the first woman to be signed by the UFC. In 2013, she won the UFC Bantamweight title, becoming the first women's champion in the history of the organization. She defended her title six times before suffering her first loss in 2015.
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Feats in mixed martial arts
Ronda Rousey was one of the most dominated fighters in the history of female mixed martial arts. She won many of her contests by submission in the early rounds and was undefeated for most of her career. She has also earned many awards, including the 2015 Fighter of the Year Award and the 2014 ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete.
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Transition to professional wrestling
In 2018, Ronda Rousey made her WWE debut, becoming one of the stars of the company. She has had great success in professional wrestling, winning the WWE Women's Championship and appearing in many major events.
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Film career
In addition to her career in mixed martial arts and professional wrestling, Ronda Rousey has also acted in a few films. She made her first major appearance in 'The Expendables 3' and then starred in 'Fast & Furious 7', 'Entourage' and other films.
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Ronda Rousey's strong personality
Ronda Rousey is famous for her strong and determined personality. She has spoken out on issues such as mental health, bullying and feminism, becoming an important voice for the women's community.
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Ronda Rousey's Awards & Accolades
Throughout her career, Ronda Rousey has won numerous awards and accolades, including "Wrestler of the Year" and "Wrestler of the Year" awards from ESPN magazine.
