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My Take
What fascinates me about Ronda Rousey is that she built an entire industry's ceiling and then smashed through it herself. Winning America's first Olympic judo medal for a woman would be a whole career for most people; she treated it as a prologue. Her UFC run forced a promotion that once dismissed women's fighting to build divisions around her. I also respect that her story includes decline — losing publicly, then reinventing herself in wrestling and acting. Pioneers rarely get graceful endings, and watching her navigate that arc honestly, armbar-first, has been one of the most compelling athlete narratives of her generation. I rank her impact above her record.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ronda Rousey
- Name (Japanese)
- ロンダ・ラウジー
- Reading
- ろんだ・らうじー
- Born
- February 1, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / judoka / professional wrestler / martial artist / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Santa Monica High School
Awards & achievements
- British Sports Book Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ronda Rousey born?
Born February 1, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Ronda Rousey from?
Ronda Rousey is from Santa Monica, California, United States.
What does Ronda Rousey do?
Ronda Rousey works as mixed martial arts fighter, judoka, professional wrestler, martial artist, actor.
How tall is Ronda Rousey?
Ronda Rousey is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.