Ronda Rousey, Who Battled a Speech Impediment in Childhood, Screamed Four Words to Pour Emotions After 2008 Beijing Olympics Seat Confirmation

Ronda Rousey was one of the first women fighters who introduced trash talk in her game. But little did the world know about the brash talker, who got into her opponent’s head ahead of blockbuster UFC bouts with her words, suffered a speech impediment in her childhood.

Another story that is lesser known is that Rowdy Ronda, who had a dream to become an Olympic medalist, screamed four words no one could’ve expected after qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Rousey struggled with weight during her Judo career. Initially, the Arm Collector started at 138.9 lbs, but it was a hefty task for her.

Making weight and living a disciplined life during her teens made her life miserable. However, she changed the weight category for the Beijing Olympics. And it changed her fortune as well.

Competing at 154 lbs, Rousey qualified for the 2008 games. And after qualifying, The Rowdy One said, “I want a margarita.”

All the emotions after taking a big step toward her dream showed in that small sentence – the 2-year hiatus from the sport, suffering from the fatiguing process of making weight, and finally, her work paying off.

Rousey, who lost her father when she was only 8, realized her goal when she stood on the podium as the first female Judoka to hold an Olympic medal for the United States.

Her mother, Dr. AnnMaria De Mars, was also a renowned Judoka. She was the first American world champion (1984) in Judo.

Ronda Rousey needed the weight change to win: believed AnnMaria De Mars

Initially, when ‘Rowdy’ could not maintain a healthy lifestyle, doubts came to her head. However, the decision not to worry about the bigger athletes in the competition eventually led to a historic feat. And her mother offered it was the only right way.

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Rousey’s mother and coach told her, “You don’t have to [suffer in making weight]. You’re good enough to go out and win anyway.”

And a ferocious Rousey did exactly that and became an Olympic medalist.

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