Ronda Rousey might be on the wrong side of her MMA career. But make no mistake — she was the sport’s biggest attraction when she was at her peak.
The 39-year-old has been a fixture in the combat sports landscape for nearly 20 years, first coming to prominence while draped in judo gis. She successfully transitioned to mixed martial arts, becoming the UFC’s first-ever woman champion.
Following a pair of knockout losses, Rousey moved to wrestling, joining WWE’s ranks. While she wasn’t quite able to last as a WWE superstar, she collected plenty of revenue for her troubles.
Now set to take on Gina Carano on Netflix, Rousey’s value has come into sharp focus once more. Here’s what you need to know about her net worth and career earnings.
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Ronda Rousey net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rousey is worth $14 million. That figure pales in comparison to other sports supernovas. As far as MMA fighters are concerned, though, Rousey is living fairly lavish.
Rousey is the 15th richest MMA fighter in the world, according to Celebrity Net Worth. She is the only woman fighter in the top-45, with her nearest competitor, Gina Carano, earning just $4 million, by comparison.
A former judoka who claimed bronze at the 2008 Olympics, Rousey has accrued much of her wealth off the back of her athletic achievements across judo, UFC and WWE. She also ventured into acting following the end of her UFC career, appearing in “The Expendables 3”, “Furious 7” and “Entourage.”
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Ronda Rousey career earnings
It’s hard to get an accurate count for Rousey’s career earnings, as UFC does not disclose fight figures to the public. Nevertheless, according to Parade, Rousey collected between $15-$16 million from 2012-2016.
A 2015 Forbes report found that Rousey earned $6.5 million during 2015. She made $217,000 per second in her victory over Bethe Correia at UFC 190. Rousey confirmed that she was the highest-paid fighter on UFC’s roster during a 2015 press conference. She also ranked eighth among the highest-paid women’s athletes in the world during that year, with $3 million coming from salary and winnings and the other $3.5 million stemming from endorsement deals.
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Ronda Rousey endorsements
Rousey was a media darling during her time with the UFC. She commanded attention inside and outside of the ring, becoming the organization’s biggest draw prior to Connor McGregor’s ascendancy.
Rousey’s portfolio reflected her success, even if it did fail to fully recognize her contributions to the UFC’s revenue. She collected endorsement opportunities with Carl’s Jr., Reebok, Monster headphones and Metro PCS, among other brands.
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Where does Ronda Rousey live?
Rousey primarily resides in her family farm that spans across California and Southern Oregon. Rousey and her husband, former UFC fighter Travis Browne, purchased a 2.4-acre plot of land in Riverside, California in 2017. That initial investment has scaled up tremendously, with Browsey Acres — a portmanteau of Browne and Rousey — now reaching 4,000 acres across the Pacific Northwest.
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Rousey used to live in a property in Venice Beach. In 2024, she put the two-bedroom, one-bath bungalow up for sale for $1.9 million, per Robb Report (via Yahoo Sports). It’s unclear whether the property has been sold yet.
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