UFC star Ronda Rousey has blown away Hollywood with crazy KO

MIKE Tyson was the Ronda Rousey of his generation. The world’s infatuation with the biggest star in UFC continues to grow after another seismic knockout.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01: Ronda Rousey of the United States (red) fights Bethe Correia of Brazi (blue) l in their bantamweight title fight during the UFC 190 Rousey v Correia at HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

THERE are rare occasions in sport when an athlete becomes bigger than their sport.

Even rarer when a female athlete becomes the biggest name in a male dominated business.

That is Rounda Rousey right now.

The UFC superstar is untouchable.

The reaction to the bantamweight world champion’s incredible knockout title defence win over Bethe Correia at UFC190 in Rio de Janeiro has been huge.

The stunning 34 second first round knockout improved the 28-year-old’s UFC record to a perfect 12-0 with her last three title defences lasting a combined 96 seconds.

The American fighter has in every fight added something new and shocking to leave her fans speechless seemingly every time she steps into the UFC Octagon.

It’s why the world was watching her latest title fight and why even more will watch the next one.

Hollywood actors, NFL stars and NBA legends all paid their respects to Rousey’s performance in Brazil, declaring her “the female Mike Tyson”.

Ronda Rousey is the Greatest Champion of this era! Keep Punching CHAMP!

— Sylvester Stallone (@TheSlyStallone) August 2, 2015

Good luck to @RondaRousey!! Getting ready to watch you kick a** #ShesABeast #StriveForGreatness

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 2, 2015

It is REALLY fun watching someone who is THAT dominant. Definitely worth staying up for. @RondaRousey #UFC190

— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) August 2, 2015

Rhonda rousey is a beast Daaaaaaaaaam

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) August 2, 2015

Rowdy @RondaRousey the best ever #UFC190

— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummondd) August 2, 2015

The female version of #miketyson @RondaRousey @ufc @#UFC190 #UFCRio

— Will Smith (@iWillSmith) August 2, 2015

Fight fans were even more impressed by the result with many declaring Rousey the biggest fighter in mixed martial arts.

Ronda Rousey is easily the best fighter of this generation.

— XAVIER (@_YG_Cero) August 2, 2015

Ronda could just fight on Instagram next time! Plenty of time to knock the next opponent out 😂

— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) August 2, 2015

Im truly speechless right now, crush and this whole ticket nonsense aside, @RondaRousey youre a warrior and an inspiration #FamilyFirst @ufc

— Anthony Giansanti (@GianSanity) August 2, 2015

If @RondaRousey isn't your new hero after tonight you weren't paying attention. #UFC190

— Krista Whitley (@KeepinUpWKrista) August 2, 2015

@RondaRousey is the modern-day Tyson. #whogotnext?#UFC190

— ALVIN L. TATUM JR (@ALVINTATUMJR) August 2, 2015

Ronda Rousey CONTINUES to break the mold of what it means to be a female athlete. Can't thank her enough for changing the game. #UFC190

— ❥ #ThankYouAJ (@shiningwizard3x) August 2, 2015

Ronda Rousey fights are so fast, she's become an adverb, like "I'm gonna make a Ronda Rousey trip to the store & be right back" #UFC190

— VICIOUS (@justinvargasmma) August 2, 2015

When we watch @RondaRousey were watching the Babe Ruth of our generation. #alltimegreat

— Brooks (@BrooksT_BakerJr) August 2, 2015

@RondaRousey is a living legend. we are witnessing history.

— Spike Leverette (@Kalep_13) August 2, 2015

The problem it seems is finding someone who can legitimately challenge Rousey.

“You don’t see women knock women out like that, the way that she knocked her out,” UFC president Dana White said.

“She can do it all. Ronda just gets better every time she fights.”

Rousey came into the fight upset with Correia after the Brazilian made a comment apparently referencing to Rousey’s father’s suicide. Rousey said Correia crossed the line, so she would try to embarrass her in front of her fans.

“I hope that nobody really brings up my family anymore when it comes to fights,” she said. “I hope this is the last time.”

Before the fight, Correia had said she didn’t know about what happened to Rousey’s father and never intended to attack her personally.

Rousey also was extra motivated after the death of Hall of Fame wrestler Roddy Piper, who was one her greatest idols and inspired her to take the “Rowdy” nickname. She had said she would be fighting for him.

“We’ve lost a really close friend, ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper, who gave me his permission to use his name as a fighter, so I hope he and my dad had a good time watching this today,” Rousey said.

Originally published as UFC star Ronda Rousey has blown away Hollywood with crazy KO