1. Ronda Rousey's dominated the UFC
With respect to Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey's years in the UFC have been the most dominant the sport has seen. She has never been in danger of losing a fight and there isn't a single female fighter in the UFC who can challenge her.
2. She's a huge draw
Rousey might make quick work of her opponents, but like Mike Tyson in the '90s, people can't wait to see the carnage she produces when the lights come on.
3. She outshined The Rock at WrestleMania
In the biggest moment of WrestleMania 31, The Rock grabbed Rousey from the stands and she entered the ring. At an event The Rock has long owned, it was Rousey's name the millions (and millions) of fans chanted.
4. She's a 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit model
Rarely do female fighters make it into Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition, but Rousey graced the 2015 installment, growing her legend and fan base.
5. She's never lost an MMA fight
In 11 professional fights, Ronda Rousey has yet to be truly tested by her opponents. She's undefeated, and only one opponent, Miesha Tate, got out of the first round.
6. She tried Tinder
The mixed martial artist tried to use an alias on the popular dating app, alas she was too famous.
7. She makes quick work of her opponents
Rousey holds the UFC record for fastest submission in championship history. She tapped out Cat Zingano with an armbar in just 14 seconds, two seconds faster than when she TKO'd Alexis Davis in 16 seconds.
8. She plays a prominent role in Entourage
Ronda Rousey will play herself in a prominent role in the 2015 summer flick Entourage.
9. Dana White say she's the biggest star
When the President of UFC says you're the top dog in the sport, you listen. Dana White admitted recently that Rousey was the biggest star UFC's ever had.
10. She's the next big movie star
When you've dominated the sport like Rousey has, it's time to dip your toes into different waters. Rousey's had roles in Furious 7 and The Expendables 3. She's also hinted at her desire to do more films.
11. She'll armbar anyone, just ask Jimmy Fallon
In a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Rousey locked the host in her signature submission hold. There's no stopping her!
12. She's UFC's first female fighter
In 2012, Rousey became the first female fighter to sign with UFC and was awarded the inaugural women's bantamweight championship.
13. She's an author
When she's not dominating in the UFC or starring in the next action flick, Rousey is penning a book about her life. She wrote My Fight / Your Fight in 2015.
14. She's an armbar aficionado
Rousey's submission of choice for her foes is her signature armbar. The lethal move has ended nine of her 11 fights.
15. She's an Olympic medalist
Before turning to the UFC, Rousey won a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, becoming the first American woman to win a medal in Judo.
16. She's an elite athlete
No matter the sport, what Ronda Rousey has done in her short time as an MMA fighter rivals the dominance of any athlete in the world today.
Published by: CBS SPORTS
June 15th, 2015
Source: www.cbssports.com
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