Personal Life
Rousey was born in Riverside County, California. Her mother, Ann Maria Rousey DeMars (née Waddell), also had a decorated Judo career and was the first American to win a World Judo Championship with her victory in 1984. Rousey appeared in ESPN The Magazine's 2012 Body Issue. Rousey's maternal great-grandmother was Venezuelan, while her step-father is a rocket scientist.
Rousey was formerly a vegan but describes her current diet as, "kind of a mix between a paleo and a warrior diet."
Explaining about her signature armbar, Rousey said that her judoka mother jumped on her every morning to wake her up with armbars.
She has also stated she got her nickname "Rowdy" named after retired professional wrestler Roddy Piper
She said that sex before a fight is good for a female fighter, as it boosts the fighter's testosterone level.
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