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11th Aug 2015

Ronda Rousey on chicken wings, Game of Thrones and more: 10 things we learned from her Reddit AMA

Ben Kenyon

She might be the ‘baddest woman on the planet’, but Ronda Rousey is a pretty good sport.

The UFC star gave some great answers during her Reddit Ask Me Anything. She talked about beating up Floyd Mayweather, playing Pokemon, her perfect date, having a porn star namesake and Game of Thrones.

Here are the 10 best things we learned from her chat with the internet…

1. Rousey says she’d beat anyone…including Floyd Mayweather

There’s been a war of words between the Bantamweight World Champion and unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather, so obviously one fan asked if she’d take down Pretty Boy in an all-in fight.

Rowdy is certain she’d put anyone to the sword in a straight-up brawl…including Money Mayweather.

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2. She has a porn star named after her

You know you’re an A-list icon when porn stars are taking your name. We’ve seen it with Hollywood films like Shaving Ryan’s Privates and Star Whores. But Ronda Rousey has obviously made it big as she also has a porn star namesake. It’s not particular clever or original, but hey ho…

3. She’s easily pleased on a date

No not in that way, you mucky buggers. We mean you don’t have to book a gondola down the Manchester Ship Canal, followed by a candlelit dinner under the stars with an Inspiral Carpets tribute band playing on ukuleles. What? We like to impress. Anyway, just a DVD and some chicken wings will do…

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4. She really knows how to eat

If you thought Ronda Rousey was ruthless in the Octagon, you should see her dispatching a plate of buffalo wings. This is her favourite cheat meal…and it sounds amazing. Clothes are optional…

Probably not a great idea to ask her for one though…

5. She psyches up in total silence

Most fighters will blast some heavy metal or hardcore gangsta rap to get them revved up to rip someone’s head off. But you know someone is a stone-cold killer when all they need is serenity and silence. Ronda Rousey, ladies and gentlemen…

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 31:  (L-R)  UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey of the United States and Bethe Correia of Brazil face off during their UFC 190 weigh-in at HSBC Arena on July 31, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

6. Rousey has had it pretty tough

There’s an old saying ‘tough times don’t last, but tough people do.” Ronda Rousey must be made of stone – she’s been through the mill and still come out the other side an Olympic medallist and undefeated UFC champion.

7. She’s huge Game of Thrones fan

Whatever you do, don’t send any GoT spoilers Rousey’s way. She’s on the third book and, in her own words, she “will shank a bitch who tries to give sh*t away about the series cause you watched the show already.” Who’s her favourite character? No prizes for guessing…

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8. Rowdy loves to geek out

Ronday Rousey is a massive geek (not that we’d say it to her face). When she’s not snapping necks and cashing cheques in the UFC, she’s handing out a beating in Pokemon, World of Warcraft, Mortal Combat or any other game which has the mere hint of violence in it. What a woman…

9. Who would she play in a Hollywood film?

If anyone from Marvel is reading this right now, they’re probably scrabbling around for Rousey’s number. The champ has already been in Entourage and Expendables 3, but if there was a role made for her it’s an ass-kicking superhero…

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01:  Ronda Rousey of the United States defeats Bethe Correia of Brazil in their bantamweight title fight during the UFC 190 Rousey v Correia at HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

10. She’s spoling for a fight with Cyborg

Rousey doesn’t mince her words – especially when it comes to Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino. The Brazilian is undefeated at 145lbs and hasn’t lost in 10 years, while Rousey has smashed through every opponent put in front of her at 135lbs. Everyone wants to see this match up happen. This is what she had to say…

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But Cyborg must have been on Reddit, because she hit back pretty fast on Twitter – even pinning down a date to fight…

SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 15:  Cris Cyborg (Top) battles Gina Carano during their Middleweight  Championship fight at Stikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg on August 15, 2009 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)