Classic Photos of Ronda Rousey

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Here's a look at Ronda Rousey's career, beginning with a podium appearance after she won the 70Kg Judo final in the 2007 XV Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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Rousey throws Valerie Gotay over her shoulder as she poses for a portrait during the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summitt in Chicago.

Ronda Rousey and Annett Boehm

Rousey (blue) and Germany's Annett Boehm compete in their women's 70 kg judo bronze medal match at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Rousey would win the match and the bronze.

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Rousey stands on the podium after winning bronze at the 2008 Olympics.

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Rousey attends a UFC On FOX event in Anaheim.

Ronda Rousey and Sarah D'Alelio

Rousey and Sarah D'Alelio pose at the weigh-in before their Strikeforce match in Las Vegas.

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Rousey gets ready to enter the cage during the Strikeforce Challengers 4 at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

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D'Alelio (white trunks) and Rousey (black trunks) during the Strikeforce Challengers 4 at The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rousey would win the bout via tapout in the first round.

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Rousey attends ESPN Magazine's 4th Annual Body Issue celebration at Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Rousey approaches the scale during the weigh-in for her fight against Miesha Tate.

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Rousey walks to the cage before her bantamweight bout against Tate in March. Rousey won via an armbar submission.

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Rousey reacts after submitting Tate during their bantamweight bout in Columbus, Ohio.

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Rousey takes questions from the media after her victory over Tate.

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Ronda Rousey secures an arm bar submission against Sarah Kaufman during their Strikeforce bout in August 2012.

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Ronda Rousey reacts after defeating Sarah Kaufman by submission during the Strikeforce event in San Deigo on Aug. 18.

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Rousey shows off her form during a workout at the Glendale Fighting Club in Glendale, Calif.

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Rousey works out on the punching bag.

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Rousey catches her breath after a workout.

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Rousey during a photo shoot with SI in October.

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Rousey poses with Dana White at the Sons of Anarchy season 5 premiere screening in Los Angeles last month.

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Ronda Rousey shows off her UFC bantamweight championship belt, which was given to her by UFC president Dana White in announcing the UFC debut on Feb. 23 against Liz Carmouche.