
via Getty
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 13: UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey of the United States poses for photos during the UFC 193 Ultimate Media Day festivities at Etihad Stadium on November 13, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

via Getty
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 13: UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey of the United States poses for photos during the UFC 193 Ultimate Media Day festivities at Etihad Stadium on November 13, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
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.

via Getty
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 05: Ronda Rousey speaks as she becomes the first female inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame at The Pearl concert theater at Palms Casino Resort on July 5, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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.

via Getty
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 30: Ronda Rousey reacts to her loss to Amanda Nunes of Brazil in their UFC women’s bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 207 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 30, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Rousey explains how she tackles pressure
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.“

via Getty
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 28: Ronda Rousey celebrates her victory over Cat Zingano in their UFC women’s bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 184 event at Staples Center on February 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch This Story – From Impressive Victory to Awful Twitter Trend: Fire Ronda Rousey Trends on Twitter After Smackdown Botch
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT