5 interesting facts about Ronda Rousey

#4. Ronda Rousey's father committed suicide when she was eight.

It was known that Ronda was very close to her father

Ron Rousey, Ronda’s father was suffering from a blood disorder, that made him end his life. His daughters were at home watching T.V, while Ron decided to take his life in his garage. His death took a toll on her and her family but she has since spoken of this incident, describing how fighting and competing in MMA gave her an outlet to vent out her grief.

Co-incidentally, her grandfather had also committed suicide, and Rousey herself contemplated suicide in 2016, which she revealed after her devastating loss to Holly Holm in 2015. Although she didn't actually do any harm to herself, Rousey said that she seriously thought about it because her undefeated streak was over and even stated that 'no one gives a sh*t about me anymore without this'

Here’s an interview of Ronda on The Ellen Show where she breaks down recalling her loss to Holly Holm.