Ronda Rousey announces pregnancy: ‘Baddest baby on the planet coming to you soon’
Ronda Rousey will soon add the title of “mom” to her list of accomplishments.
In a video announcement Wednesday, the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion, along with husband and former UFC heavyweight Travis Browne, announced she is pregnant.
The baby, which will be the couple’s first, is expected Sept. 22.
“How do I put this?” Rousey said before removing a pillow from her baby bump. “Pow! Four months pregnant. Oh, what? You didn’t even know. The last four months. Woo. I’ve been pregnant since January, so woo, baby bump. I can’t hide it anymore, so it’s time to show it off.”
A video timeline followed the announcement. It showed Rousey and Browne’s reactions upon finding out the news and getting an ultrasound. Rousey also thanked her supporters for the well wishes and positivity.
“We’re all really excited to meet (the baby), just like we are,” Rousey said. “… Baddest baby on the planet coming to you soon.”
A name was not revealed, but the video hinted a follow-up announcement would be in the works.
Rousey, 34, was the first UFC’s first women’s bantamweight champiopn. She has not competed in MMA since a December 2016 knockout loss to Amanda Nunes. Rousey joined WWE in 2017 after a few sporadic appearances and went on to headline WrestleMania but hasn’t performed since April 2019. She’s continued her acting career and had a recurring role on FOX’s “9-1-1.”
