My Fight / Your Fight

UFC President Dana White has said that the more famous RR gets, the nicer she becomes. I wanted something to support that because I like when people at the top of their game are good people. This book was a good, easily consumed insight into RR. Since the time I saw her on the show she did leading up to a fight (where it bugged me how it was done, no fault of RR, now I know that for certain), to how she hugged Cat Zingano after beating her (wow, what was the story there...), to the pictures of her on Instagram with her dog or one of her sister's kids, I just wanted to know more about Ronda. I like her a lot. There is something mystical about the people who are wired so differently than the rest of us, there is something so extraordinary about people like RR that we just can't help but wonder and admire what she does and how she does it. One of my favorite parts of the book was that she lets you into her inner voice, the monologue in her head, toward her opponents or other. In that way, at least for me, I can relate to her.No superficial cliches about how my daughters have gotten on the mat because of Ronda (though one of them has), or about how Ronda is the face of female empowerment--she seems immune to people's attempts to use her as a poster child for anything. What she has done she has unapologetically done for herself, seeking something bigger, and she is practical in discussing but not obnoxious about opening up the UFC for women.Her humility is huge in her appeal. She's the hardest worker and so unwavering in her self-confidence-- the look on her face as she walks to the cage, I mean, come on--you just can't help but watch and appreciate that.Anyone with that work ethic, mental toughness paired with a do-good approach, and the fact that she's an awesome doggie mama--so happy I read this because I just love her more now.

Ronda Rousey is world renowned for being an undefeated MMA fighter in her first twelve matches, a Women’s Bantamweight Champion, and the sole reason why women’s MMA is as respected as it is today. On an episode of TMZ in 2011, an interviewer asked UFC President Dana White when he was going to include a women’s division. His answer? “Never.” But the minute he saw Ronda Rousey generating buzz with her quick victories and trash talk, he never said never again. The rest is history. It’s a history that not just transformed a combat sport or women’s rights, but it changed the whole world. Anybody who says, “It’s impossible!” is a bold-faced liar. Just ask Ronda.According to her memoir, getting to the top of the UFC’s mountain may seem like an open and shut case for Ronda given her fast victories in the cage. But make no mistake about it: the road to success was paved with blood, sweat, and tears. Lots and lots of tears. The obstacles thrown in front of her included the death of her father, dealing with losses at the Olympic Games, being broke and living in her car, arguing with her strict judoka mother, and having rotten boyfriends who treated her badly. This memoir is just one big David vs. Goliath battle where Ronda is David and the harshness of life itself is Goliath. Most people would allow Goliath to crush them underneath his leather sandals. Not Ronda. She fought back and threw Goliath on his big butt before wrenching his arm out of its socket. The toughness and passion of this woman is something that will inspire everybody who reads her memoir.The other thing I thoroughly enjoyed about this book was the way Ronda described her opponents leading up to either a judo competition or an MMA fight. With the fiery, hateful, and often colorful language she uses to talk about people who stand in her way of success, you’d swear she was a mass murderer. This hellfire and brimstone attitude is actually an excellent motivator for her to win her matches in convincing fashion. Isn’t that right, Miesha Tate? In their second fight, Ronda beat the stuffing out of Miesha for three straight rounds, not because Miesha was actually capable of outlasting her, but because Ronda wanted to tear her apart limb from limb and leave her a rotting corpse in the cage. All that fire, all of that venom, and all of that rage has lead Ronda to twelve victories in her MMA career, all but one of them ending in the first round. Yikes!The final thing I would like to touch on is the amusing nicknames she gives her ex-boyfriends. It’s a creative way to avoid a slander lawsuit by avoiding their real names. Her first lover was named [Richard] Itty-Bitty and he was a lying, cheating jerk. Another boyfriend she had was Creepy McSnappers, who took naked pictures of her and prompted her to beat him up. And then there was Norm, who was so average in every department and had a knack for being a control freak. The one flattering name she gave an ex-boyfriend was DPCG (Dog Park Cute Guy), an animal lover whose past with drugs and alcohol caught up to him one too many times. As of March 2016, the month I’m writing this review, she’s dating fellow UFC fighter Travis Browne. If she writes another memoir, what nickname will she give him? Big Hawaiian Guy? Sounds reasonable to me.Even if you’re not a fan of mixed-martial arts, the memoir stands alone as a tale of overcoming difficulties and being strong enough to keep going afterwards. Not only did Ronda Rousey rise from the ashes of a heartbreaking and nightmarish life, but she looks like goddess and smells like roses. Actually, there was one point where her Honda Accord smelled like dirty laundry and dog BO, but those things are badges of honor in a life where everything is earned through battle and blood. A passing grade for an A+ superstar like Ronda Rousey!

At Ronda Rouseys fairly young age you might wonder if she's lived long enough to warrant an autobiography so soon. Mike Tyson was able to reflect on an entire career plus while Ronda is barely a third of the way through what she will do professionally.And yet that is precisely where "My Fight/Your Fight" is structured so artfully. Rondas childhood and career to the present day is all detailed thoroughly yet the book itself smartly constructs itself as more of an inspirational than simply an autobiography. Each chapter begins with a quote/life lesson learned prefacing the circumstances related to it. Where most bios of someone Rondas age would feel like they are leaving you with only half the story, the life lesson structure brings "My fight" to a satisfying conclusion.You don't need to be a fight fan to enjoy Rondas story or her infectious personality.Your guaranteed to examine your own life throughout and probably face some truths about yourself as well as you read the extremes one person goes through to be the best in the world.A great book I think everyone can benefit from reading personally. AMUST BUY.**if anyone can explain why WalMart won't display this but will that utter crap 50 shades of gray please let me know**

Great book. Yes I am Ronda Rousey fan. I like her tell it like it she sees it attitude. This makes her a polerising figure. If you don't like what she said she does not care. If you don't know who Ronda Rousey is you must be living under a rock. This is an honest account of life so far. This book is written with her same laser focus to be the best at whatever she does.Dana said it best the only complaint about this book is Ronda is still so young she has not even peaked yet in her career yet, it is just that she has done so many amazing thing so far.The book is well written. Each chapter is name after one of the principles from her warrior code most of which were quotes and principles installed in her by her mother. Every chapter then starts with a short paragraph of Ronda explaining this quote/principle then the carries on with the story. This give the book a part feel of a self help book. Sort of like GSP's book but done slightly better.Ronda shows the difference between potential and the physical, mental, and sacrifices necessary to achieve greatness. To some she might come across as arrogant but this type of self belief is a necessary component in achieving ones dreams. How can you expect others to believe in you if you do not believe in yourself.I really like the way the book is written not from the point of view of not trying to garner sympathy, but to get the reader to understand the sacrifices and work put in to achievements. She names all her competitors and rivals and is not shy about giving her opinion about them, but in her personal life her former boyfriends name are omitted and replaced with her name for them.The is a short chapter on Ronda's season on the Ultimate Fighter against Meisha Tate. Watching this season Ronda did not come across well in the season partly because of the editing and behind the scenes stuff going on. I agree with Ronda this seemed to be a bit of an ambush, the UFC admitted as much when before the season finale the released a re-cap episode that had the full conversations and back story that led to Ronda getting upset and into arguments. If you saw her mother in this series as well I bet like me you could believe everything written (nothing derogatory) about her. If the is one woman harder the Ronda it is her.The other great thing about this book is Ronda does not try to sugar coat or gloss over her own bad decisions. She accepts them as her own, and learns from the. A great book, about a great athlete who has done as much for woman's MMA as the UFC has done for MMA in general. The physchal demand and are great but it is the mental aspects that are needed to succeed. A great book for anyone who ever dreamed of being a world champion (the is everyone at some point).

A fantastic and enjoyable read into the life of one of MMA’s biggest stars. The book is a very open and frank account of Ronda’s life both pre-MMMA and in MMA.Before purchasing the book, one review on here stated that it contains swearing to the extent of almost every other word in the book - which is not even close, yes there are swear words here and there (as in most autobiographies) but it isn’t excessive.

Not that interesting and kinda slow for the most part of the 360~page book, but to be fair, she spent her life training and travelling,so what do you expect from an athlete? Felt like this was more for her young female fans than for a guy, but if you are on the road to becoming a judo champion, then you might get more out of it than I did. Usually a god book will have you reaching for a pen and paper to take down notes, but this wasn't called for. It does get the point across that hard, hard work will get you the prize and that there aren't any other substitutes for that.I was a tiny bit let down after finishing it.

Wow wish I could give this more than 5 stars what can I say about this book well I couldn't put it down Ronda rousey i am holding you responsible for me burning the tea ignoring everyone in the household being awake at 2am with the determination to get it read in 24 hours and ignoring my phone lol I love Ronda a part of this book made me well up parts made me laugh she really is bad a** i admire her determination and attitude if your a fan and you haven't yet read this where the heck have you been hope we get a follow up amazing book smashed it Ronda 👍💗

Normally I'm not one for biographies of celebrities, but being a fan MMA and Rousey as a fighter I thought I'd give it a whirl.It's very well written, has a number of stories and anecdotes that have been in the news before notably her father's death but are told as if she were talking to a normal person, not a reporter, not a bunch of cameras, it's a real story, and there are a number of those, some that make her look hood, some bad but all of them together make them the history behind a real person, not the person she is portrayed as in the media. A kid who made mistakes, an adult who struggles with their place in the world but a person who knew what they wanted to do and put themselves in a place where people who doubted she or any woman should be competing in MMA, look up and take notice.I rrad it cover to cover barely putting it down.The haters are still going to hate.