I’m aware I’m sending off unsettling vibes
when, discussing vacation plans with my family, I tell them I’d like to see the
UFC Bantamweight Championship title
fight Nunes vs Rousey on December 30th. As I mentioned last May, I read Ronda Rousey’s
autobiography, My Fight Your Fight, and
developed a mild fascination with her life journey–from the Olympian to
Ultimate Fighting Champion.
Not that I can stomach all that gore and
senseless violence, nor do I find it particularly entertaining; if I want to
see immense pain and suffering I just watch television. But I’m intrigued by
the amount of commitment Rousey puts into her vocation, especially as a woman in a male dominated sport. Like most high achievers, particularly stuck by the deep understanding she has of the relationship between work and achievement than most
people in my generation have.
Ronda Rousey won eight UFC Championships
before losing one–spectacularly. And this upcoming fight is everything
about that one loss. Millions of people will be watching her either regain her
title or forfeit it, mostly likely forever. It’s a vulnerable position to be
in. It takes a lot of courage and discomfort to attempt. And I'm excited to see the outcome.
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