The Commercial Appeal

Rousey to star in film based on memoir

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Fresh off her knockout win, Ultimate Fighting Championsh­ip fighter Ronda Rousey is headed to the big screen.

Paramount Pictures said Monday that it has acquired the rights to Rousey’s autobiogra­phy, “My Fight/Your Fight,” with plans for Rousey to play herself in the adaptation.

The 28-year-old mixed martial artist has emerged as the sport’s top female fighter. She’s already drawn interest from Hollywood, appearing in the films “Furious 7” and “Entourage.” In a bout Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, she won by knockout 34 seconds into the first round.

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