Ronda Rousey is an American former professional mixed martial artist (MMA) and professional wrestler. She gained global fame as a UFC fighter, becoming the first female champion in the organization’s history. She later transitioned to professional wrestling and had a successful stinting in WWE.
- Full Name: Ronda Jean Rousey
- Born: February 1, 1987, in Riverside, California, USA
- Sports Background: Judo, MMA (UFC), Professional Wrestling (WWE)
- Achievements:
- First UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion
- Olympic Bronze Medalist in Judo (2008)
- WWE Raw and SmackDown Women’s Champion
- UFC Hall of Fame Inductee (2018)
- Acting roles in movies like Furious 7 and Mile 22
Rousey became famous for her quick finishes in MMA, dominating the women’s bantamweight division with her armbar submission. After losing to Holly Holm in 2015 and Amanda Nunes in 2016, she shifted her career toward WWE and entertainment.
Travis Browne
Travis Browne is an American former professional MMA fighter who competed in the UFC’s heavyweight division.
- Full Name: Travis Kuualiialoha Browne
- Born: July 17, 1982, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- Sports Background: MMA (Heavyweight Division)
- MMA Record: 18 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw
- Notable Wins: Over fighters like Alistair Overeem and Josh Barnett
Browne was known for his striking skills and knockout power. However, his later career saw a decline in performance, and he retired from professional MMA.
Their Relationship
- Ronda Rousey and Travis Browne began dating in 2015.
- At the time, Browne was still married to his ex-wife, Jenna Webb, who accused him of domestic abuse (which he denied). The UFC conducted an investigation but found no evidence to suspend him.
- The couple got engaged in April 2017 in New Zealand.
- They married on August 26, 2017, in Hawaii.
- In September 2021, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named La’akea Makalapuaokalanipo Browne.
Since then, the couple has been involved in various business ventures, including Rousey’s farm in Riverside, California, and online content creation. Rousey stepped away from full-time WWE competition to focus on family life and other projects.