Ronda Rousey Is No. 1 On The List Of 'Most Dominant Athlete Alive' According To Business Insider; Check Out Why!
Vinay Patel | | May 07, 2015 08:37 PM EDT |
Ronda Rousey is named the "Most Dominant Athlete Alive" by New York-based website Business Insider.
Since Ronda Rousey's epic WrestleMania 31 appearance, rumors making rounds have hinted that the UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion will step again in the four sided ring in WrestleMania next year.
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While there is still no confirmation about her appearance in the upcoming WrestleMania, it looks like the honors continue to draw in for "Rowdy."
A list of 50 greatest active athletes in the world published by Business Insider states that no athlete is the best in their sport by a wider margin than Ronda Rousey. Her two wins in 2014 have lasted an average of just 15 seconds. In addition, the 28-year-old has won every UFC fight she has fought including her epic title defence agaisnt Cat Zingano. List co-writer Tony Manfred in an explanation of the decision said Rousey has elevated women's MMA and made it a key component of UFC, something that was almost impossible to visualize five years ago.
The list-makers defined "dominant athletes" as competitors with a talent and skill level that is above that of their opponents.
That said, it's obvious that Ronda Rousey qualifies.
In her entire professional career, Ronda Rousey (11-0) has only gone out of the first round once, BleacherReport noted.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James clocked in at second place. Serena Williams took the third spot, while soccer icon Cristiano Rondaldo and sprinter Usain Bolt were placed on fourth and fifth slots respectively.
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones grabs the No. 18 spot on the list of "Most Dominant Athlete Alive" for 2015. Jones' indefinite suspension came after his arrest in connection with a felony hit-and-run last month.
Rousey is geared up to defend her 135-pound belt against Brazilian mixed artist and that bout has been targeted for August 1 this year at UFC 190 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
TagsBusiness Insider, Jon Jones, UFC, MMA, usain bolt, serena williams, Most Dominant Athlete Alive
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