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21 jaw-dropping facts about UFC fighter Ronda Rousey

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  • Ronda Rousey owns the octagon

    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.

    She's essentially turned into Mike Tyson in the ring. If you blink, you might miss the whole fight. She's that powerful.

    Credit: USATSI
  • She's the biggest draw at UFC

    Rousey might make quick work of her opponents, but fans can't wait to see the carnage she produces when the lights come on.

    Credit: USATSI
  • She threw shade at Floyd Mayweather

    After winning the ESPY for Best Fighter, Ronda Rousey proceeded to (verbally) knock out Floyd Mayweather by proclaiming: "I can't help but really say that I wonder how Floyd feels being beat by a woman for once. I'd like to see you pretend to not know who I am now."

    Credit: Getty
  • 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.

    Credit: USATSI
  • 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.

    Credit: USATSI
  • She's on the cover of 'UFC 2'

    Ronda Rousey, the shining star of MMA, will be immortalized on the cover of the upcoming video game "UFC 2." Rousey said, "it's surreal to see myself on the cover. For a woman to be on the cover of a UFC video game, it shows a lot of progress."

    (Photo: EA Sports)

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  • 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.

    In Rousey's last three fights, Rousey has won in one minute and four seconds... combined.

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  • She tried Tinder

    When Rousey was single, she tried using the popular dating app Tinder under an alias. Alas, she was too famous and was spotted immediately.

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  • She endorsed Bernie Sanders

    If you ask Rousey a question, expect an extremely honest answer. During an interview with Maxim, Rousey said she "Feels the Bern" and will vote for Bernie Sanders in the upcoming 2016 Presidential Election.

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  • She voted for Roseanne

    In the same Maxim interview, Rousey admitted that she voted for Roseanne Barr in the previous election.

    Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
  • She loves Pokemon

    Rousey will beat you up in the ring or in the video game world of Pokemon. She's such a big fan of catching 'em all that she trained in a Pikachu outfit.

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  • She's never lost an MMA fight

    In 12 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.

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  • 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.

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  • She was the best part of Entourage

    Ronda Rousey played herself in the 2015 summer flick Entourage. She was also the love interest of the affable Turtle from the flick.

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  • 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.

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  • 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!

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • She's an Olympic medalist

    Before turning to the UFC, Rousey won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, becoming the first American woman to win a medal in Judo.

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