Ronda Rousey was the first UFC woman bantamweight champion and a pioneer of women in combat sports. In her book, ‘My Fight/Your Fight’, she spoke about how she felt like Superman during her UFC walkouts. Moreover, her book ‘Rowdy’ discusses the empowering feeling she experiences. She felt it as she walked out to the octagon, ready to take on her opponents.
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According to Rousey, the walkout was a crucial part of her preparation for a fight. Before the fight, her locker room would be deadly serious. There would be no music, no-nonsense talk and nobody would joke around.
Rousey’s walkouts became a defining part of her UFC career as she consistently brought energy and excitement to the octagon. She would often enter the arena to the sound of her signature entrance music, ‘Bad Reputation’ by Joan Jett, and strut down the aisle with confidence and determination.
Ronda Rousey felt like ‘Superman’
Rowdy’s book, ‘My Fight/Your Fight’ is a memoir that chronicled her journey. It encapsulated her journey from her childhood struggles to become the first woman to win a UFC championship. In addition, it offers insight into her personal and professional life, including her thoughts on love, family, and her passion for martial arts.
She said, “When I walk out of the hotel room, I feel like Superman stepping out of the phone booth- chest out, cape billowing behind him. Unstoppable. Unbeatable. Only instead of an S, I have the UFC logo emblazoned across my chest.“
She also explained that her mean face was on when she would leave her room. Rousey’s ability to tap into this sense of power and determination was a key factor in her success as a fighter. She became known for her dominant performances in the octagon, quickly rising to the top of the sport and establishing herself as a trailblazer for women in combat sports.
Rousey described her team’s focus in the locker room
In her book, ‘The Arm Collector’ shared insight into how her locker room was and how focused her team was before the fight.
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She said, “Rener, who trains me in Brazilian Juijitsu, rolls and re-roll the banner with my sponsor’s logos that will be displayed behind me in the cage. He wants the banner to be just right, so it can be unfurled with a simple flick of the wrist.“
“Martin, who trains me in wrestling, is unflappably calm. Justin, my training partner in judo and childhood friend, rubs his hands anxiously,” She further added.
Despite her eventual retirement from the UFC, Rousey’s impact on the sport and the way she inspired other women to pursue their dreams in combat sports will always be remembered. Her powerful walkouts and her feeling of invincibility will continue to inspire and motivate others to strive for greatness.
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