Ronda Rousey became popular not just in the world of UFC but also in Hollywood. She had roles in "Expendable 3," "Furious 7," and "Entourage."
Rousey hanged out with a lot of big names in the Hollywood, like Michelle Rodriguez, Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel. Diesel even shared that she had been teaching his seven-year-old daughter, who is now an orange belt in judo, self-defense.
The UFC fighter is also set to star in the reboot of the film "Road House" and "Mile 22," together with Mark Wahlberg.
Many critics compared Rousey's domination similar with Tiger Woods and Mike Tyson. Her aura intimidates her opponents, and with her clean record, she's been tagged as invincible.
However, the unexpected happened — she was defeated by Holly Holm. Undeniably, her wins in the competition helped her rise up to popularity, but now that she had lost her title, is that going to affect her celebrity status too?
Kate Delany, a radio show host, seems to disagree. She pointed out the reason that Rousey was on "Entourage" because she was undefeated, but she also thought that there was more beneath that.
"There are so many more layers to her than there are to Holm and not to take anything away from that fight, but they will have a rematch and I think Ronda will win that — and I don't think the in-between time will take away from her bankability," Delany told Fox411.
Rousey's career isn't over yet, according to the report of ESPN. In fact, the script for "Road House," which is based from her biography, is being penned, and the filming will start in Feb. 2016.
Despite the loss, Ryan McCormick of Goldman McCormick PR reportedly believes that the key for Rousey to continue her Hollywood career is if she still can connect to her fans.
"Minus that 'magic aura' it may very well impact her celebrity status in the brief short term however; it should not diminish from public mindset all that she has previously accomplished," McCormick said.
Hollywoodlife's Bonnie Fuller shared the same opinion. She said that Rousey would not lose her status after the fight with Holm, however, since there has been a planned rematch, she may choose to pass some acting opportunities to prepare for her comeback.
Rousey became UFC's most marketable star, as per The New York Times. That being said, many would like to keep her in front and center.
Dana White, UFC president, reportedly suggested a rematch. If it has to happen soon, which is going to first on Rousey's list — UFC or Hollywood?
Do you think she will pass some big screen opportunities so she can prepare for her next fight to reclaim the title UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion from Holm?
