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Ronda Rousey’s 17-year-old sister plays her in inspiring new UFC promo

The fight is a month away, but this will get you excited.

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Posted on Oct 3, 2015   Updated on May 27, 2021, 9:04 pm CDT

Ronda Rousey wants you to get excited for UFC 193. The mixed martial artist posted a promotional video for the upcoming event, with a special guest making an appearance.

Rousey’s 17-year-old sister, Julia De Mars, plays a young Rousey in the clip, beating up boys at school and standing on a podium accepting a medal. 

In a Facebook post, Rousey shared the promo video, clearly excited for her sister’s starring role. 

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De Mars is 11 years younger than the 28-year-old Rousey, who is skyrocketing in popularity as the face of UFC. Rousey will fight Holly Holm at the bout on Nov. 14.

H/T SB Nation | Photo via Ronda Rousey/Facebook

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*First Published: Oct 3, 2015, 6:48 pm CDT

Selena Larson

Selena Larson is a technology reporter based in San Francisco who writes about the intersection of technology and culture. Her work explores new technologies and the way they impact industries, human behavior, and security and privacy. Since leaving the Daily Dot, she's reported for CNN Money and done technical writing for cybersecurity firm Dragos.

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