Ronda Jean Rousey (born February 1, 1987) is an American professional wrestler, actress, and former judoka and mixed martial artist currently on a handshake deal with Ring Of Honor. She is known for her time in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and WWE.
She was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo by winning bronze at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Rousey began her mixed martial arts (MMA) career with King of the Cage in 2011.
She soon joined Strikeforce, becoming their last Women’s Bantamweight Champion until its acquisition by UFC. Rousey was part of the company’s first-ever female fight at UFC 157, was their inaugural Women’s Bantamweight Champion, and held the record for most UFC title defenses (6) by a female, until being surpassed by Valentina Shevchenko in 2022. Rousey retired from MMA in 2016 and was the first female fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ronda Jean Rousey |
| Date Of Birth | 1 February 1987 |
| Age | 36 Years (As of 2023) |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Professional Wrestler UFC Player Actor Media Personality |
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ronda Jeans Rousey |
| Nickname | Ronda Rowdy The Arm Collector The Rowdy One Rowdy Ronda |
| Famous Name | Ronda Rousey |
| Date of Birth | 1 February 1987 |
| Age | 36 Years (As of 2023) |
| Birthplace | Riverside, California, United State |
| Hometown | Riverside |
| House/Residence | She Lives in California |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity (Roman Catholic) |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Professional Wrestler UFC Player Actor Media Personality |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Gym Spending Time With Family Watching Movies Listening Songs |
| Signature |  |
Body Measurement
| Weight | In Kg – 61 Kg In lbs – 140 lbs |
| Height | In Feet – 5ft 7 In In Meters – 1.70 m In Centimeters – 170 cm |
| Body Measurement | Chest In Inches – 36 In In centimeters – 91 cm Waist In Inches – 32 In In Centimeter – 81 cm |
| Eyes Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Skin Tone | Fair Brown/Fair White |
Contact Info
| Phone No. | Not Known |
| Not Available |
Career/Profession
| Profession | Wrestling Acting |
| Debut | WWE – 2018 Acting – 2014 |
| First Movie | The Expendables |
| Role | Main Actress |
| Strengths | Attack Power Aggression |
| Coach/Mentor | Edmond Tarverdyan |
| Career Turning Point | 2019 |
| Team(s) |
Achievements
| Awards/Honors | 2012, 2014 – World MMA Awards Female Fighter of the Year 2015 – Best Fighter ESPY Award 2014, 2015 – Best Female Athlete ESPY Award |
Family
| Husband | Travis Browne |
| Children | 1 (Name Not Known) |
| Father | Not Known |
| Mother | AnnMaria De Mars |
| Brothers | None |
| Sisters | None |
Love Life
| Boyfriend/Husband | Travis Browne |
| Controversies | None |
Education
| School | Santa Monica High School |
| College/University | Hayastan MMA Academy |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation |
Favorites
| Favorite Actor | Tom Cruise |
| Favorite Actress | Angelina Jolie |
| Favorite Sports | UFC Fighting Wrestling |
| Favorite Athlete | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Favorite Destination | France |
| Favorite Country | United States |
| Favorite Book | N/A |
| Favorite Food | Steak Home baked Recipes |
| Favorite Drink | Mocktails Coffee Fresh Juices |
| Favorite Color | Red |
| Favorite Cars Brand | BMW |
| Favorite Phone | iPhone/Apple |
| Favorite Singer | Shakira Justin Bieber |
| Favorite Pet | Dogs |
Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | BMW Cadillac Honda GMC C7 Corvette  |
| Bike Collection | None |
Social Media
| official Website | rondarousey.com |
| @rondarousey | |
| @Ronda Rousey | |
| @RondaRousey |
Money Factor
| Net Worth (approx.) | $15 Million (As of 2023) |
| Earning Source | Wrestling UFC Sponsors |
| Salary (approx.) | $1 Million/Year |
Ronda Rousey Records
| Mixed martial arts record | |
|---|---|
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 9 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 3 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Losses | 0 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ronda Rousey
- Ronda Jean Rousey was born on February 1, 1987, in Riverside, California, USA.
- She comes from a family with a strong background in judo. Her mother, AnnMaria De Mars, was a judo world champion.
- Rousey is an Olympic medalist in judo. She won a bronze medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, representing the United States.
- Rousey transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA) after the Olympics, and she quickly gained attention for her skills and dominance in the sport.
- Rousey became the first woman to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2012.
- She held the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship and defended it several times with her signature armbar submission move.
- Rousey was known for her unbeaten streak and quick victories. Many of her fights ended in the first round.
- Rousey has pursued an acting career and appeared in several films and television shows. Some of her notable appearances include “Furious 7,” “Entourage,” and “The Expendables 3.”
- Rousey transitioned to professional wrestling and joined WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). She made her debut at WrestleMania 34 in 2018 and became a WWE Raw Women’s Champion.
- Rousey announced her retirement from MMA in 2016 but later joined WWE. Her MMA career is considered retired.
- Rousey has been outspoken on various issues and is known for her advocacy for body positivity and women’s rights.