Ronda Rousey is a name that is synonymous with strength, determination, and success. Despite her impressive list of achievements, Rousey remains humble and focused. She is always striving to be the best that she can be both inside and outside of the octagon. In her book “My Fight/Your Fight,” Ronda Rousey, the woman who fought in the first UFC female fight and won the inaugural UFC bantamweight title, explains that she prefers a serious atmosphere in her locker room and handles the pressure of competition by embracing it.
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She has a stellar professional MMA record of 12-2 and 11 of her 12 wins came in the first round. With that ‘Rowdy’ has proven time and time again that she is a force to be reckoned with in the world of combat sports. For this reason, she was inducted into the UFC hall of fame back in 2018.
She has an Olympic bronze medal in judo at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Moreover, she’s also a recipient of ESPY awards for Best Female Athlete and Best Fighter. Thus, she knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level.
Ronda Rousey reveals locker room mood in her book
In 2015, ‘Rowdy‘ made waves in the literary world with the release of her memoir “My Fight/Your Fight”. In the book, she candidly reflects on her journey from Olympic medalist to professional fighter. This offers readers an inside look at the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way.
Moreover, she provides insight into her locker room atmosphere. She talks about how her locker room is quite serious in contrast to others, where they laugh, joke, and play music.
She said, “From the minute we leave my hotel room, do not fu*k around. The time for fu*king around is over. Some serious sh*t is about to happen.”
Rousey explains how she tackles pressure
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Rowdy’s book is more than just a chronicle of her professional career. It is a deeply personal and poignant account of the struggles she has faced both in and out of the octagon, including her struggles with self-doubt, her experiences with bullying and abuse, and her journey towards self-acceptance and self-love.
She said, “I am not looking to escape the pressure. I am embracing it. Pressure is what builds up in the chamber behind a bullet before it explodes out of the gun.“
As Rousey continues to make a name for herself in the world of MMA, it’s clear that her serious approach and positive attitude will continue to serve her well. Whether she’s in the locker room or the octagon, she is always ready to embrace the pressure and come out on top.
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