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Rowdy Rousey
Rowdy Rousey

Rowdy Rousey

Ronda Rousey's Fight to the Top
By Mike Straka, Foreword by Chael Sonnen

SPORTS & RECREATION

128 Pages, 8.5 x 11

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB, Mobipocket, PDF

Trade Paper, $15.95 (CA $18.95) (US $15.95)

ISBN 9781629372396

Rights: WOR

Triumph Books (Dec 2015)

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Overview

Already a superstar in the MMA and entertainment worlds, Ronda Rousey's devastating 34-second KO of Bethe Correia vaulted her into the mainstream like never before. From her undefeated exploits in The Octagon to appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated to starring in blockbuster film Furious 7, Rousey is the preeminent combination of athletic and pop culture stardom. Rowdy Rousey is the ultimate tribute to this multi-talented powerhouse. Including nearly 100 full-color photographs, fans are provided a glimpse into this star's life - from her days as a young Judo champion at the Olympics to her ascent to the top of MMA as the UFC champion. This keepsake also explores Rousey's vast success outside of the ring through acting, modeling and interacting with her great fans, and looks ahead to her upcoming film roles and future UFC blockbuster fights.

Author Biography

Mike Straka
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Mike Straka is the host of MMA Noise on LouderNoiseTV, and is a veteran journalist and producer of Fox, CBS, ABC, Privcap Media, Spike TV, AXS-TV and UFC.com. Chael Sonnen is a retired mixed martial artist who now works as an MMA analyst for ESPN. He lives in West Linn, Oregon.

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Rowdy Rousey: Ronda Rousey’s Fight to the Top

By Mike Straka / Foreword by Chael Sonnen

 

Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com

 

Not since Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods has an athlete combined the competitive dominance and pop culture presence of Ronda Rousey. In The Octagon, she’s compiled a 12-1 record and received nearly every honor and award that professional mixed martial arts bestows. When she’s not taking down opponents, she’s taking over Hollywood, captivating fans with her unstoppable combination of power, beauty and charm.

 

In Rowdy Rousey: Ronda Rousey’s Fight to the Top (Triumph Books, December 2015), MMA expert Mike Straka provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the life of the young superstar. From the beginning of her competitive Judo career through her ascent to the apex of UFC stardom, Straka reveals how Rousey’s life has changed, and how she’s managed to stay focused on what matters most. Highlights include:

 

  • Nearly 100 full-color photographs of Rousey in and out of The Octagon
  • How Rousey’s experience in the Olympics laid the foundation for her future in mixed martial arts
  • A look at Rousey’s childhood and the tragedies and challenges she and her family faced
  • The revealing story of how she developed and overcame bulimia through the self-confidence she gained as a fighter
  • A collection of the most memorable and colorful quotes from Rousey’s always entertaining history with the media

 

Rowdy Rousey provides an honest, accurate look at one of the most inspiring and dominant competitors in history. MMA continues to grow in popularity, and Rousey has emerged as the industry’s brightest star. Both incoming fans and longtime supporters will find value and entertainment in this great new tribute to the incredible fighter. 

 

About the Author:

Mike Straka is the senior vice president of media and entertainment at Authentic Brands Group. He is also the host of TapouT News on www.TapouT.com and Fighting Words with Mike Straka on HDNet. 

 

Chael Sonnen is a retired mixed martial artist who now works as an MMA analyst for ESPN. He lives in West Linn, Oregon.

 

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