Rhonda Rousey – UFC Icon
Mixed martial arts is arguably one of the most demanding sports of all time. Two people, who trained their whole life in a variety of fighting styles initially meant to fight wars with, pitted in a small octagon to fight to the teeth and see who taps out, or gets knocked out first. With the biggest talent’s in the world going to fight for the Vegas Based UFC. Before Rhonda came along, the UFC was considering dropping their female program altogether.
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The ratings for the female fights were low, and the organization was not reaching enough of a female demographic. Rousey came along on the heels of controversial male combatant from Ireland Conor McGregor and stole his spotlight! Putting out some of the most aggressive and exhilarating performances of the organization’s history. She also has the first Olympic Bronz Judo Medal in American history at the Bejing Games. For much of her exciting female career, she was a vegan. In 2013, she was quoted by the Washington Post as stating that she is no longer vegan and including dairy/ in her gluten-free, vegetarian diet.