Ronda Rousey Inducted Into UFC Hall Of Fame

Ronda Rousey became the first woman to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame last night in Las Vegas. She was inducted into the Modern-Era Wing of the Hall.

Rousey was first female fighter signed to UFC and the group's first women's champion, holding the title from 2012 to 2015. She defended it six times.

Below is Rousey’s induction speech and her Instagram posts:

Never say “Never”

A post shared by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Jul 5, 2018 at 11:47pm PDT

I had so many more to thank than I could have used the time I had the stage for. Everyone I know personally, I can thank in person ... last night was for YOU. Thank YOU for watching and letting the adventures of this Venetian judoka with a bad reputation change the world🙏🏼❤️

A post shared by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Jul 6, 2018 at 3:31am PDT

Rousey earned a bronze medal in judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics, becoming the first American woman to win a medal in the sport. She then made the transition to mixed martial arts.

She has not returned to competitive MMA since losses to Holly Holm in 2015 and Amanda Nunes and 2016. In January, Rousey signed with the WWE.


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