Ronda Rousey's combat sports history: photos
Journey through the athletic evolution of Ronda Rousey from her becoming the first-ever American to win an Olympic medal in women's judo to her trailblazing career inside the octagon, paving the way for women's MMA.
First qualifying for the Olympic Games in 2004 at age 17, Ronda Rousey was the youngest judoka to compete in the Games.
At the 2008 Olympic Games, Rousey became the first American to win an Olympic medal in Women's Judo.
Following a successful career in Olympic judo, Rousey decided to transition to Mixed Martial Arts in 2011.
Rousey first made a name for herself in Strikeforce - notably dislocating Miesha Tate's elbow to win the Women's Bantamweight Championship .
In 2012, Rousey became the first woman to sign with UFC.
Rousey's patented armbar became one of the most feared moves in all of MMA.
Using her judo skills inside the octagon, Rousey was nearly unstoppable.
Rousey was the first-ever UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion.
