Issue 143

July 2016

She may have been out of the cage for six months, but everything Ronda Rousey does makes headlines

Wednesday March 9

The battle to legalize MMA in New York is coming to an end and Rousey gives her support to the cause. She tweets: “I can be on SNL to entertain millions of people but can’t fight in NY! Ask @NYSA_Majority to bring MMA to NY!”

Wednesday March 23

Rousey is one of the inspirational women who speaks at Reebok’s #PerfectNever event in Los Angeles. She encourages women to forget traditional notions of beauty and focus on being the best versions of themselves.

Thursday April 14

It’s a momentous day in MMA history as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signs a bill to legalize the sport in the state. Rousey attends the signing along with UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta and former 185lb champ Chris Weidman.

Thursday April 21

Continuing to build her brand outside the fight game, ‘Rowdy’ has an exclusive photo shoot with fashion brand Buffalo Jeans. “Can’t wait for you to see,” the Olympic silver medallist writes to her millions of fans on Instagram.

Friday April 22

Time magazine names Rousey as one of the world’s 100 most influential people. She says it’s a “huge honor” to have Tina Fey pen her entry. The comedian writes: “I recommend you immediately get a tattoo of Ronda’s full “DNB” quote.” 

Sunday April 24

Rousey, whose coach, Edmond Tarverdyan, is Armenian, lights candles at Glendale Fighting Club in California to mark 101 years since the Armenian Genocide on its remembrance day. “History forgotten will be history repeated,” she says.

Saturday April 30

Rousey enjoys an intense conditioning workout in the sun on Venice Beach in California. Fans now await the announcement of her return to MMA, which is likely to be against the winner of Miesha Tate vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 200.