Ronda Rousey's Latest Fight: Shut Down Body-Shamers

Starting her fighting career as early as 11 years old, Ronda Rousey is no stranger to the criticisms of Hollywood and its physical standards. The New York Times feature and a short video titled "Ronda Rousey, the Antagonist" highlight the many reasons she deserves more than her 135-pound championship title.

"When I came along in MMA, everybody was trying to be Ms. America," Ronda said. "They were so afraid to be criticized that no one really wanted to play that bad guy role and I'm happy to do it."

The 28-year-old struggled with bulimia as a teenager when meeting weight limits for judo tournaments proved difficult. She didn't mirror the same bodies shown in men's magazines and would wear zip-up jackets even on hot days to hide her "big arms." Now, Ronda has made history by becoming the first female to be featured on the cover of Men's Fitness Australia.

"When women say that going on publications directed at men is somehow demeaning, I don't think that's true. I think that's one really effective way to change the societal standard women are held to," Ronda said.

Breaking barriers seems to be her speciality. UFC President Dana White once claimed he'd never allow a woman join — fast-forward now and the no-bullsh*t athlete stands undefeated in her weight class.

"I want to prove that I belong in the company of the greatest fighters of all time and I think that I'm not quite there yet," she says in the video above. "I don't know when I will be there, but I know that it's possible and I know that I'm capable of it."

We don't doubt that one bit, Ronda.