Numerous boyfriends – none of whom is identified by name – have either disappointed Rousey or exploited her naiveté. A self-imposed hiatus from competition between her judo and MMA careers left Rousey directionless and, at times, homeless. Rousey writes of her struggles with her weight as a competitive judoka, including details of a binge-purge eating disorder that she eventually cast aside by embracing a more realistic fighting weight and smarter training methods. We learn that Rousey’s 28-year path to her current pinnacle of movie stardom, endorsement deals, cover model fame and professional sports domination has not been as efficient as her devastating takedowns of UFC and judo opponents.Īlong the way, there have been wars waged against foes, internal and external: “My Fight/Your Fight,” is Rousey’s first book, and there is no doubt this is an authorized biography: The UFC undefeated bantamweight champion co-authored the gripping 300-page elucidation of her life and success with journalist Maria Burns Ortiz, who just happens to be Rousey’s sister.

Rousey, who is without a doubt the emotional and cerebral offspring of a steadfast family with a distinct fighting spirit, has offered us a stunning peek into what makes her the most dominant UFC athlete on earth. It’s the complex, menacing mentality of a warrior that is difficult for non-fighters to truly comprehend. Ronda Rousey wants to grab our attention and command it, much like she grasps her opponents in the Octagon and quickly subdues, then destroys them.

My Fight / Your Fight by Ronda Rousey