Ronda Rousey Champion Mixed Martial Arts Star |
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| Author:
| Litmanovich, Ellina |
| Series title: | Sports Star Champions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-8696-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2017 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.60 |
Book Description:
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When Ronda Rousey approached the president of the UFC and told him that one day she would fight for him, he was skeptical. Rousey made a name for herself as the youngest judoka and a force to be reckoned with when she qualified for the 2004 Olympics at the age of seventeen. Through a combination of determination and hard work, Rousey went on to become the first UFC women's bantamweight champion. With easy-to-follow text and full-color photos, readers will learn about Rousey's life and...
More DescriptionWhen Ronda Rousey approached the president of the UFC and told him that one day she would fight for him, he was skeptical. Rousey made a name for herself as the youngest judoka and a force to be reckoned with when she qualified for the 2004 Olympics at the age of seventeen. Through a combination of determination and hard work, Rousey went on to become the first UFC women's bantamweight champion. With easy-to-follow text and full-color photos, readers will learn about Rousey's life and the challenges she has overcome. Sidebars help readers learn more about the sport. A glossary helps readers master new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages further exploration.