Random Hardcore Facts About Ronda Rousey (22 items)

(#10) She's a Published Author
Rousey and her sister, Maria Burns Ortiz, published an inspirational book together, titled My Fight / Your Fight. The book is about life inside and outside of the Octagon, including personal tragedies that she has experienced.
(#16) She's a Caffeine Fiend

Every athlete has that one thing they can't live without, no matter what their diet is. For Ronda Rousey, it's caffeine. She loves it so much that she actually made her nutritionist come up with a specific diet that allowed her to have as much as she wanted.
(#22) She's Really Protective of Her Image - Especially Her Arms

Rousey was not happy when she was sent a picture of a Jimmy Fallon appearance to share on her social media accounts. What was wrong with it? It was photoshopped to make her arms look less buff. She apologized to her fans, reiterated how proud she is of her body, and assured us it would never happen again.
Which means it's probably not ever going to happen again.
(#6) Ronda Is a Heavy Gamer

When she's not beating her opponents into submission, she's playing video games in her free time. Aside from Pokemon, Mortal Kombat and others, she actually spends a lot of time playing World of Warcraft.
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(#20) She Used to Be a Bartender

While training for the Olympics, Rousey worked worked as a bartender in Los Angeles, where she created a specialty drink called "Party Like A Barack Star." After watching a fight with Gina Carano at the bar, she decided to give MMA a try.
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(#8) Stay Far Away From Her Two Weeks Before the Fight

Two weeks before a fight, Rousey is almost as frightening as she is during the fight itself. She's cutting weight, so she hasn't been eating, and making eye contact with her is not a terribly good idea.