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My Fight Your Fight: The Official Ronda Rousey autobiography
by
Ronda Rousey
THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Ronda Rousey is one of the most dominant mixed-martial-arts fighters in history. UFC’s undefeated bantamweight champion, and an Olympic medallist in judo, her professional fight record is unrivalled: she has defeated most of her opponents in less than a minute; in February 2015 she beat contender Cat Zingano in just fourteen se ...more
Ronda Rousey is one of the most dominant mixed-martial-arts fighters in history. UFC’s undefeated bantamweight champion, and an Olympic medallist in judo, her professional fight record is unrivalled: she has defeated most of her opponents in less than a minute; in February 2015 she beat contender Cat Zingano in just fourteen se ...more
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Published
July 2nd 2015
by Cornerstone Digital
(first published April 15th 2015)
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My son, daughter and I are huge Rousey fans and I pre-ordered this book after my fifteen-year-old daughter BEGGED me to buy it for her. She was super excited when it came in. I can't get her to read much of anything (she won't even read my own books), but she hasn't taken her face out of MY FIGHT / YOUR FIGHT and she brings it everywhere we go. I'll be driving and trying to listen to my country music, but she's sitting there reading the book out loud. I enjoy it so much, I turn off the radio and
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Four years ago, Dana White told TMZ no women would ever fight in the UFC. Now, he’s written the foreword for the most dominate athlete in the history of the UFC; his undefeated UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey.
Because, quite frankly, Ronda Rousey does not give a fuck. She not only had the ambition coming off of her 2008 Beijing Olympic bronze showing to be the best in the world, but to be so fucking great it wasn’t even a question. And it’s not.
For someone that was living ...more
Because, quite frankly, Ronda Rousey does not give a fuck. She not only had the ambition coming off of her 2008 Beijing Olympic bronze showing to be the best in the world, but to be so fucking great it wasn’t even a question. And it’s not.
For someone that was living ...more
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The short review:
DON'T MESS WITH RONDA ROUSEY.
The details: SERIOUSLY.
The actual review: I haven't seen a single Ronda Rousey fight. I'm scared to. I can barely handle movie fights. Given that I had to cringe-skim the descriptions of fights in this book, I'm not sure I'm up to seeing the real thing, even on a tiny computer screen with the volume on low.
So why did I want to read this book?
I've heard Rousey interviewed, and I've heard a lot of interviews about her. They all say the same thing: she ...more
The details: SERIOUSLY.
The actual review: I haven't seen a single Ronda Rousey fight. I'm scared to. I can barely handle movie fights. Given that I had to cringe-skim the descriptions of fights in this book, I'm not sure I'm up to seeing the real thing, even on a tiny computer screen with the volume on low.
So why did I want to read this book?
I've heard Rousey interviewed, and I've heard a lot of interviews about her. They all say the same thing: she ...more
Ronda Rousey and Maria Burns Ortiz make an excellent writing team. The writing is uplifting and positive, with lessons applicable to everyone in everyday life.
The format is clean and simple. Each chapter starts with a moral, lesson or message that is then expanded with Rousey’s real life experiences. This is a brilliant way to present material that, in this genre, has can be overdone and overloaded with facts and statistics. As a general reader who is interested in the person behind the legend, ...more
The format is clean and simple. Each chapter starts with a moral, lesson or message that is then expanded with Rousey’s real life experiences. This is a brilliant way to present material that, in this genre, has can be overdone and overloaded with facts and statistics. As a general reader who is interested in the person behind the legend, ...more
Not so much an autobiography as an extended podcast interview, this book is nonetheless an interesting portrait of a, incredibly dynamic personality. This would be a great read for either an aspiring athlete, who wants to know what his/her priorities should be in training, or someone who is experiencing career setbacks.
I have never been so inspired by a memoir, and so awestruck by another human being. To say Ronda Rousey is my hero is an understatement. She is an impeccable human being, and completely unapologetic about it. In a world that attempts to limit and stifle, Rousey gives it the finger. In a society where woman are constantly undervalued, questioned, and brushed off, she refuses to be ignored. She will never say she is sorry because she isn't. If you do not like who she is, get out of her ring. I can
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Characterization and badassery
The people in Ronda Rousey’s life are all portrayed honestly. She doesn’t hold herself or her family up as pinnacles of anything. They’re flawed people, as we all are. Rousey doesn’t shy away from describing the poor choices she made, which led to the toughest times in her life.
Some people have complained about the language in this book, but I don’t get that. If she’s portraying her life, she should portray it in the words that are relevant to her life. If her mama ...more
The people in Ronda Rousey’s life are all portrayed honestly. She doesn’t hold herself or her family up as pinnacles of anything. They’re flawed people, as we all are. Rousey doesn’t shy away from describing the poor choices she made, which led to the toughest times in her life.
Some people have complained about the language in this book, but I don’t get that. If she’s portraying her life, she should portray it in the words that are relevant to her life. If her mama ...more
Ronda Rousey is one of my favorite MMA fighters, but after reading her story of struggling and loss on her way to superstardom I have a new found respect for her as well. She had a lot of ups and downs in her life and career. I'd say more downs than ups. She has the will to do anything and she has chosen to share her gift of MMA with us all. Her passion for whatever she is doing is second to none. She strives to be the best and accepts nothing less. That is what lead her to a Bonze medal in the
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When Ronda Rousey came on the Joe Rogan podcast in 2011, I fell a little bit in love with her. After listening to her talk and seeing some of her early fights on YouTube, I waited in anticipation for Tate vs Rousey 1. I have never really been into sports and never thought that I would enjoy MMA (mixed martial arts) or any combat sports. However, since Tate vs Rousey 1, I was able to find the beauty in the technique and skill of these elite athletes. 4 years later, I now train similarly to these
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Disappointing in that the book is focused too much on gossip and dialogue of past "slights" and grievances perceived by Rousey. It does do a good job of highlighting just how driven she is, but for the most part the book reveals what we pretty much already knew: Rousey is a tremendously gifted athlete and wears her emotions on her sleeve.
Compared to the Georges St. Pierre biography, where he takes a much more philosophical and nuanced look at life, relationships, and what it means to be a martia ...more
Compared to the Georges St. Pierre biography, where he takes a much more philosophical and nuanced look at life, relationships, and what it means to be a martia ...more
Although I've had a general interest in martial arts for about 25 years, MMA has really never appealed to me. I knew Ronda Rousey by name, but it was really only peripherally, and it wasn't until semi-recently that I started paying attention to what she actually does. The first fight of hers I saw was the 14-second fight, because the entire thing fit into Instagram posts.
Anyways, now that I've been paying attention to her, and learning that her background in judo included the Olympics, it seemed ...more
Anyways, now that I've been paying attention to her, and learning that her background in judo included the Olympics, it seemed ...more
I knew a fair bit about Ronda Rousey because I live with someone borderline-obsessed with MMA. In fact, we have the Rousey-McMann fight poster on the wall in our living room. I read this to get a better feel for her as a person, because her persona is very easy to dislike: she's the best in the world, but she's also the first person to announce it. She seems to have some measure of contempt for other women, not just her competitors but most women (see her "DNB" comments) who are not Olympians.
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When I started the book I found Ronda arrogant but by the time I was half way through, I agreed that she has earned that arrogance. I loved the book.
Sometime one's reaction to a book is a reflection of one's current circumstances. I may have read it at the right time and setting but I think I would like to keep this book with me for long.
Some excerpts I like:
"You have to fight because you can’t count on anyone else fighting for you. And you have to fight for people who can’t fight for themselv ...more
Sometime one's reaction to a book is a reflection of one's current circumstances. I may have read it at the right time and setting but I think I would like to keep this book with me for long.
Some excerpts I like:
"You have to fight because you can’t count on anyone else fighting for you. And you have to fight for people who can’t fight for themselv ...more
As the UFC's charismatic first woman fighter and first woman champion, Ronda Rousey has rocketed to mma stardom.
This book offers a glimpse into her career and rise to stardom. Rousey's no holds barred honesty fits her persona and gives this book an edge. The fun, engrossing writing style makes it lethal entertainment. Surprisingly well written for an mma book, the storytelling has a definitive rhythm and deliberate flow; this is not the cash-grab others in the sport have dumped off at their fan ...more
This book offers a glimpse into her career and rise to stardom. Rousey's no holds barred honesty fits her persona and gives this book an edge. The fun, engrossing writing style makes it lethal entertainment. Surprisingly well written for an mma book, the storytelling has a definitive rhythm and deliberate flow; this is not the cash-grab others in the sport have dumped off at their fan ...more
" Because I'm not a do-nothing bitch " - Ronda RouseyNo, ma'am, you are not.
It is amazing what Ronda is doing for the sport. I've witnessed it firsthand: I come from Lithuania where MMA is just barely starting to catch on in recent years. Even the people who follow the sport got into it through RINGS, PRIDE FC (Bushido), RINGS or K-1 HERO'S, because UFC was considered by many Lithuanian "pundits" to be too 'murican and tainted by WWE-ishness (with haters pointing the finger to outspoken and color ...more
May 24, 2015
Amber
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review of another edition
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When I was young, it was my grandfather who got me into MMA. On the many weekends where my grandparents would take me to spare me from my parents fighting endlessly, my grandmother would go to bed early and we'd stay up 'til all hours. Armed with the chocolate bars he kept in the crisper, we'd flip channels, watching everything from boxing to judo to early MMA and UFC.
If my grandfather -- a black belt in judo who'd done local competitions -- had the option, he would always choose female fighters ...more
If my grandfather -- a black belt in judo who'd done local competitions -- had the option, he would always choose female fighters ...more
If you're a Rousey fan, you'll probably like this book. Here's two excerpts:
1) "Many people think that when you do an armbar, the arm breaks. But it doesn’t break. When you do an armbar, the aim is to put so much pressure on the person’s arm that you pop the joint out of the socket. You can feel it when it pops. It’s like ripping the leg off a Thanksgiving turkey. You hear it pop-pop-pop, then squish. Pulling her arm straight, I arched back until I felt the squish, her ligaments snapping between ...more
1) "Many people think that when you do an armbar, the arm breaks. But it doesn’t break. When you do an armbar, the aim is to put so much pressure on the person’s arm that you pop the joint out of the socket. You can feel it when it pops. It’s like ripping the leg off a Thanksgiving turkey. You hear it pop-pop-pop, then squish. Pulling her arm straight, I arched back until I felt the squish, her ligaments snapping between ...more
An easy read on an amazing life (so far). After finishing it I had a similar feeling to when I saw the Amy Winehouse documentary, except Rousey is anything but a tragic figure. This book was exactly what I needed in my life right now.
I don't watch UFC (yet) but I was familiar with Ronda Rousey because of her quick fights, overall athletic dominance, and starry career. What I learned was far deeper than I expected, and I am now a solid fan of hers. I'm looking forward to the next fight, but also ...more
I don't watch UFC (yet) but I was familiar with Ronda Rousey because of her quick fights, overall athletic dominance, and starry career. What I learned was far deeper than I expected, and I am now a solid fan of hers. I'm looking forward to the next fight, but also ...more
Just great!
Could have finished this book in a couple of days but I took my time. The writing is descriptive and easy as well as heartbreaking and funny. I had every single human emotion one could hope for in a book. I loved it so much I have to read it again! Ronda to me is not only powerful but an inspiration for anyone who reads this book! Worth every cent I paid!
Could have finished this book in a couple of days but I took my time. The writing is descriptive and easy as well as heartbreaking and funny. I had every single human emotion one could hope for in a book. I loved it so much I have to read it again! Ronda to me is not only powerful but an inspiration for anyone who reads this book! Worth every cent I paid!
It is a nice, easy enough read.
I really enjoyed the specific narrative about the day of the fight, from the point of waking up to the point of entering the right. That seemed most interesting.
With the presence of Rousey in modern media, I felt like I had a grasp on the general narrative. It was nice to humanize her with the inclusion of a love life (not even hinted at in public), shit that scares her, her time as a three job hustler.
I think it is a nice read.
I really enjoyed the specific narrative about the day of the fight, from the point of waking up to the point of entering the right. That seemed most interesting.
With the presence of Rousey in modern media, I felt like I had a grasp on the general narrative. It was nice to humanize her with the inclusion of a love life (not even hinted at in public), shit that scares her, her time as a three job hustler.
I think it is a nice read.
There is so much more to Ronda Rousey than meets the eye.
Sure she's a badass Olympic judo medallist and women's MMA pioneer; but she's also the feisty sister, the loving aunt, the emotional girl, the strong woman, the independent woman, the actor. She's had an interesting life to say the least, and I'm glad I haven't had to deal with a lot of the stuff she's been through, but I'd still love to be like her.
I'm not necessarily a huge fan of her/her mum's philosophies on winning at any and all co ...more
Sure she's a badass Olympic judo medallist and women's MMA pioneer; but she's also the feisty sister, the loving aunt, the emotional girl, the strong woman, the independent woman, the actor. She's had an interesting life to say the least, and I'm glad I haven't had to deal with a lot of the stuff she's been through, but I'd still love to be like her.
I'm not necessarily a huge fan of her/her mum's philosophies on winning at any and all co ...more
I was fight fan back in the day but the fight game has changed and it's just not the same. But I started watching UFC/MMA over the last few years and it can be a very interest and unique style of fight anything goes. I won't say i'm a huge fan and I won't spend the money on PPV to watch but i'll check out some of the big matches.
Rousey being the pioneer into the sport and her determination to succeed is very interesting and is shown throughout the book. It is interesting the training and differe ...more
Rousey being the pioneer into the sport and her determination to succeed is very interesting and is shown throughout the book. It is interesting the training and differe ...more
havent been able to get through a book this fast in what seems like forever.
rousey bleeds badassery.
such a great person who takes the role model role seriously. for a mature young female, this would be a perfect read.
shelved on my absolute faves list because i feel like i have been waiting my whole life for a woman to embrace the elite badass mentality.
rousey bleeds badassery.
such a great person who takes the role model role seriously. for a mature young female, this would be a perfect read.
shelved on my absolute faves list because i feel like i have been waiting my whole life for a woman to embrace the elite badass mentality.
I hardly ever read non-fiction, let alone autobiographies, but I'll make an exception for Ronda Rousey. A nice insight into her journey to becoming the absolute best in the world, this book is very Ronda-ish: not too eloquent, a lot of Miesha Tate-hating, a bit arrogant. But hey, she has every right to be. Her drive and way of dealing with injury is inspiring, and I have even more respect for her now.
Torn....
This book gave me an insight to Ronda and her life and style. It was informative and a good read. The language was definitely out if control but I did realize that us her as a person.
This book gave me an insight to Ronda and her life and style. It was informative and a good read. The language was definitely out if control but I did realize that us her as a person.
Jun 08, 2015
Taruia
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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It wasn't the deepest book, but I don't think it was supposed to be. I wouldn't have thought there was anything that Ronda has left out, with her life from childhood to UFC Champion and all the highs and lows in between. Whilst the motivational quotes might not seem new, I do like her frankness especially relating to other fighters, USA Judo and UFC - I do hope that doesn't come back and bite her in the arse. However after reading about her training and motivation for fighting the best part of t
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There isn't much I could write that would do this book justice. The perfect concoction of inspiring, genuine, action and emotion packed. The truthful and shocking inside story of the masterpiece that is Ronda Rousey
Absolutely fantastic! I was already a huge fan, but getting to read about her journey from her perspective made me appreciate her even more. So much of what she says is useful in everyday life.
As with most books about fighters, if you don't like fighting or competition then this is not for you because Rousey is unapologetic and upfront about her desire to win. She is also candid, funny and more honest than I expected. I came away from this seeing a more complete human, not to mention someone who cries an awful lot, and someone so incredibly driven that it makes me a little ashamed to be the same age as her and not achieved half as much. I have never had to live in my car though, so th
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Absolutely loved this book. so empowering! Ronda is such an amazing woman and is such a inspiration to so many woman!!
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Ronda Jean Rousey (born February 1, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist, judoka and actress. She is the first and current UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, as well as the last Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion. She is undefeated in mixed martial arts, having won all of her twelve professional fights. She won eleven of her fights in the first round, and nine by armbar. Rousey was the
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