Ronda Rousey becomes first female UFC fighter

The Ultimate Fighting Championship's president, Dana White, wasn't initially keen on the idea of women fighting in the promotion, but he's gradually warmed up to the idea over time.

After being a strictly boys club for almost 20 years, the UFC has finally signed its first female MMA fighter, Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey.

TMZ broke the news, but it's yet to be officially confirmed by the UFC.

"Ronda Rousey just made MMA history ... becoming the very first female fighter to join the UFC," TMZ reported. "Rousey -- a former U.S. Olympian -- has officially joined Dana White's MMA organization ... and automatically becomes the 135 lb women's champion. … We're told 25-year-old Ronda will defend her title in 2013 -- possible opponents include Sara McMann, Cris Cyborg and rival Miesha Tate."

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