The smile that changed the UFC - Ronda Rousey

The smile that changed the UFC - Ronda Rousey

Until a few years ago, combat sports were initially associated only with men. A number of ladies, however, proved that the fairer sex can also be dangerous, and that the fights between women are no less spectacular than men's. A major contributor to this breakthrough in the public's consciousness is a lady who, apart from her proverbial power, captivated the world with her smile - Ronda Rousey.

Ever since she was a child, the American woman was brought up with a love for martial arts. She is the daughter of Anne-Marie de Mars, world judo champion since 1984. She has no doubts about what she wants to be when she grows up. Following in her mother's footsteps, she reached the bronze medal in women's judo at the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008. However, the desire to inspire is stronger and Rousey is looking for new horizons.

2012 her UFC star is rising. The most elite championship in mixed martial arts has announced that it is signing a female contract for the first time. The revolution is a fact. Evolution in MMA too. Rousey's debut was the same year. The ambitious American literally runs over Meisha Tate. The rest is history. She became the first champion in the "cock" category of the largest MMA organization in the world, recorded 12 consecutive victories. Losing her last two fights - against Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. She is ready for new challenges. After becoming the first woman inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, Rousey turned her efforts to the biggest wrestling organization, WWE. He also started shooting films.

Although she is already far from the octagon, Ronda Rousey remains among the favorites of the public. Her impressive strength and incredible fighting skills turned every duel into a spectacle. Along with that, she has become the living example that martial arts and strength sports are not forbidden territory for women for a long time.