Tag: Ronda

Ronda Rousey and What Happens If She Loses Her UFC Debut

There is not one MMA fan that frequents Bleacher Report that does not know Ronda Rousey has become the first female mixed martial artist to sign with the UFC. If I just broke the news to you, then you should also know Brock Lesnar is back in the WWE, A…

There is not one MMA fan that frequents Bleacher Report that does not know Ronda Rousey has become the first female mixed martial artist to sign with the UFC. If I just broke the news to you, then you should also know Brock Lesnar is back in the WWE, Anderson Silva is on a bit […]

Ronda Rousey or Gina Carano: Who Is More Important to WMMA?

Ronda Rousey made history recently when she became the first woman to ever sign a contract with the UFC. It’s a big moment, both for the sport and the women who aspire to fight at its highest levels. Rousey is a trailblazer of the highest order, …

Ronda Rousey made history recently when she became the first woman to ever sign a contract with the UFC. It’s a big moment, both for the sport and the women who aspire to fight at its highest levels. Rousey is a trailblazer of the highest order, and her signing—and subsequent promotion, which will no doubt […]

Ronda Rousey: Behind the Scenes of Her UFC Magazine Shoot

If you subscribe to UFC magazine, it probably didn’t escape your notice that Ronda Rousey adorned the cover of the serial publication’s August issue. The edition was the first half of a two-part Olympic theme the UFC con…

If you subscribe to UFC magazine, it probably didn’t escape your notice that Ronda Rousey adorned the cover of the serial publication’s August issue. The edition was the first half of a two-part Olympic theme the UFC conjured up for its product, with Rousey featured on the August cover and Dan Henderson—another former USA Olympian—featured on the September publication. Though Rousey‘s […]

Dana White Talks Ronda Rousey, Reconfirms Future Plans for Women’s MMA

It sounds like Dana White hasn’t changed his mind about adopting women’s MMA. Although the majority of the questions at the UFC 153 post-fight press conference revolved around Anderson Silva, potential superfights and the company’s fu…

It sounds like Dana White hasn’t changed his mind about adopting women’s MMA. Although the majority of the questions at the UFC 153 post-fight press conference revolved around Anderson Silva, potential superfights and the company’s future plans for Brazil, the final minutes of the session were devoted to Ronda Rousey and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos. Dana […]

Ronda Rousey vs Sara McMann: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Ronda Rousey and Sara McMann have been linked to one another since they entered the mixed martial arts scene. Both women are Olympic medalists, both women made their pro debuts in 2011, and both remain undefeated. It has always seemed as if they were o…

Ronda Rousey and Sara McMann have been linked to one another since they entered the mixed martial arts scene. Both women are Olympic medalists, both women made their pro debuts in 2011, and both remain undefeated. It has always seemed as if they were on a collision course. Rousey has steamrolled her opponents and has become a […]

Is Miesha Tate Afraid of a Rematch with Ronda Rousey?

“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey is the best female fighter in the world today. There’s no doubt about that. Six professional fights, six first round armbars—that feat is simply incredible. It appears that none of her opponents have given h…

“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey is the best female fighter in the world today. There’s no doubt about that. Six professional fights, six first round armbars—that feat is simply incredible. It appears that none of her opponents have given her a sufficient test thus far. The stats don’t lie. Her toughest opponent to date was none other […]