When “Feminine” Ronda Rousey Made the Prestigious Time’s List Alongside Dwayne Johnson & Stephen Curry

Ronda Rousey spearheaded the women’s bantamweight division in the UFC and, at one point, was the face of women’s MMA. She achieved the impossible in and out of the octagon. Even after retiring from the UFC, she became a global sensation in the world of WWE. Let us look back at the time when Ronda Rousey made the list of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in 2016.

‘The TIME’ makes a list to recognize those who significantly contribute to the world. TIME has been publishing this list of 100 people on a yearly basis since 2004. The list of 2016 featured former UFC superstar Ronda Rousey alongside Hollywood star Dwyane’ The Rock’ Johnson and NBA legend Stephen Curry. Actress Tina Fey also suggested that Rousey could finally help women understand that they define the word “feminine” and that the word doesn’t define them.

This was Rousey’s first time making the list. In an interview with TIME, she said, “I was at the open workouts for the Holm fight. And I tried to go and see every single person because I really want to be the People’s Champion.” She added, “This lady… she was dying of cancer, and she came to that open workout and stood out in the sun and all this stuff, so she could have a chance to meet me.”

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Rousey continued, “I could tell from seeing her hands she was real sick. And I promised her… I promised I would win, and I didn’t. I promised her, and I broke my promise to her. And it was so important to her, I could tell. And I really want to make it up to her.”

The Rollercoaster UFC Career of Ronda Rousey

Rousey had a bittersweet career in the UFC.

She rose to the top after winning her first bout in 2013, which made her the women’s bantamweight champion. Rousey then successfully defended her belt five times, defeating top contenders in her division. But unfortunately, things would go south after her bout against Holly Holm.

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Holm knocked out Rousey in the second round via a beautifully timed head kick. Rousey wanted to avenge her loss by winning her title back, but was unable to do so in her next bout against Amanda Nunes. Nunes knocked out Rousey 48 seconds into the first round. After this bout, Rousey transitioned to the WWE.

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