This documentary covers the rise and fall of Ronda Rousey in MMA. Before she became a household name in mixed martial arts, Ronda was shaped by the iron will of her mother, AnnMaria DeMars. DeMars was a trailblazer in her own right. In 1984, she became the first American woman to win gold at the Judo World Championships, setting a standard of excellence that would define Ronda's upbringing. Her training methods were unorthodox.
DeMars instilled a mindset in her daughter where excuses didn't exist, only results. Under this regimen, Ronda became a judo prodigy. She earned a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and became the first American woman to medal in Olympic judo. The road was not easy, but DeMars believed toughness was the greatest gift she could give her daughter.
At just 8 years old, Ronda Rousey faced a loss that would forever shape her: the passing of her father. For young Ronda, it was too heavy to process. The grief became fuel. Her dad was the first person to make her believe she could achieve anything.
Every victory, submission, and armbar carried the weight of a promise to a father who never got to see her rise. Learn how an Olympic judo medalist transformed women's MMA, became a UFC champion, and broke barriers in sports.
Chapters:
00:00 - Once a Force
00:35 - The Catalyst
02:46 - DeMars Method
05:21 - The Pivot
06:48 - The Ronda Rousey Era
14:14 - Rocky 3
22:06 - The Rousey Effect
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