“I wasn't allowed to throw big hooks and overhand rights until I'd been striking for three years. It's so you don't rely on those things from the very beginning. If your footwork sucks, and you can only stand in one place and throw your hands all crazy while the other person is running around, you're never going to be able to hit them.”

American actress, retired professional wrestler, former judoka, and former mixed martial artist

Ronda Jean Rousey is an American actress, retired professional wrestler, and former judoka and mixed martial artist. She is best known for her work in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and WWE. Rousey built her public profile through combat sports before moving into acting and professional wrestling. Her name is most closely tied to her years in the UFC and WWE, where she became widely known outside judo and mixed martial arts.