Ronda Rousey Net Worth

Ronda Rousey is an American professional wrestler, actress, and former mixed martial artist with an estimated net worth of $14 million. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential female athletes of all time, having helped bring women’s MMA into the mainstream before successfully transitioning to WWE and Hollywood.

Rousey first gained international recognition as a judoka, becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo at the 2008 Beijing Games. She later rose to global fame as the first UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion and one of the biggest pay-per-view stars in UFC history.

Ronda Rousey Net Worth	$14 Million
Date of Birth	February 1, 1987
Place of Birth	Riverside County, California

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Early Life

Ronda Jean Rousey was born on February 1, 1987, in Riverside County, California. She faced early challenges after being born with her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck, which caused a speech disorder that lasted into early childhood. Her mother, AnnaMaria De Mars, was a trailblazer in her own right, becoming the first American woman to win a World Judo Championship.

After her father died by suicide in 1995, Rousey was raised primarily by her mother. She eventually dropped out of high school but later earned her GED, focusing fully on athletics.

Judo Career

Rousey began training in judo at age 11 under her mother’s guidance. Her talent became evident quickly, and at just 17, she qualified for the 2004 Olympic Games, becoming the youngest judo competitor in Athens.

Her breakthrough came at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where she won a bronze medal, making history as the first American woman to medal in Olympic judo. She retired from competitive judo shortly afterward at age 21.

MMA Career

Rousey transitioned to mixed martial arts in 2010, training with Team Hayastan and later Glendale Fighting Club. She made her professional MMA debut in August 2010 and quickly gained attention by finishing opponents in seconds using her trademark armbar submission.

She captured the Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Championship in 2011 and later became the first female fighter signed by the UFC. In 2012, Rousey was crowned the inaugural UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion.

Her dominance included title defenses against Liz Carmouche, Miesha Tate, Sara McMann, Alexis Davis, Cat Zingano, and Bethe Correia. Rousey’s reign came to an end in 2015, when she suffered a shocking knockout loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193. She returned in 2016 but lost to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207.

Rousey was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018. Though she never formally announced retirement, she has repeatedly stated she is unlikely to return to MMA.

Biggest UFC Paydays

Court filings in 2023 revealed that Rousey earned approximately $18 million from just seven UFC fights between 2013 and 2016, including guarantees, bonuses, and pay-per-view revenue. Some of her largest disclosed payouts include:

$4.4 million vs. Holly Holm
$4.8 million vs. Amanda Nunes
$2.6 million vs. Bethe Correia
$1.8 million vs. Miesha Tate

For her final UFC appearance against Nunes, Rousey earned $3 million just to show up, underscoring her star power.

WWE Wrestling Career

In 2018, Rousey transitioned to professional wrestling, signing full-time with WWE. She made her in-ring debut at WrestleMania 34 and quickly became one of WWE’s biggest female stars.

Rousey won the Raw Women’s Championship in 2018 and later became a three-time WWE Women’s World Champion, including two reigns as SmackDown Women’s Champion. She also won the 2022 Women’s Royal Rumble before stepping away from full-time competition.

Acting and Media Ventures

Rousey has appeared in several major films, including The Expendables 3, Furious 7, Entourage, and Mile 22, and had a recurring role on the TV series 9-1-1. She also hosted Saturday Night Live in 2016.

Endorsement deals with brands such as Reebok, Monster, Carl’s Jr., and MetroPCS contributed significantly to her peak annual earnings, which reached $14 million in 2015 alone.

Personal Life

Rousey married former UFC fighter Travis Browne in 2017. The couple welcomed their daughter in 2021.

She owns multiple properties, including a former home in Venice, Los Angeles, and expansive ranch land in California and Oregon, collectively known as “Browsey Acres,” where she focuses on ethical farming.