Ronda Rousey is the biggest star in MMA history, and that didn’t happen overnight.
Since the first interview before her first fight, Rousey has been working to get herself noticed. That started all the way back in 2011, where she called out Gina Carano and Cris “Cyborg” Santos ahead of her professional MMA debut opposite future Invicta FC staple Ediane Gomes at King of the Cage: Turning Point and ever since, she has made the most of every opportunity to get her name out there.
That hustle led to a slew of unique opportunities, and those opportunities resulted in a level of exposure never before seen for a UFC fighter. With all eyes on Rousey year-round, she has been able to deliver memorable moments by the truckload.
With Rousey set to face off with Holly Holm at UFC 193 this Saturday, it’s worth taking a look back at the moments that defined her as an athlete and elevated and separated her from the rest of the pack. Here are Rousey’s greatest hits, as brought to you by the Bleacher Report MMA crew.