Ronda Rousey, Mike Tyson Comparison: Legendary Heavyweight Boxer Says He's A 'Big Fan' of 'Rowdy' [VIDEO]

Comparatively, Ronda Rousey is the most dominant athlete in professional sports in 2015. The UFC women's bantamweight champ needed just 14 seconds to defeat opponent Cat Zingano during Saturday's UFC 184 main event. The win (secured via Rousey's trademark armbar manuever) moved Rousey to an undefeated 11-0 record in UFC.

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Now, as the aura around Rowdy Ronda continues to grow, the legendary fighter to whom Rousey is most often compared just came out with a ringing endorsement of the UFC star.

Cameras from TMZ Sports caught up to Tyson, and the former heavyweight champion of the world admitted that he was a "big fan" of Rousey's. Although Tyson claimed he hadn't seen the tape of her UFC 184 victory yet, he then promised to watch it in his car.

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The comparisons between Rousey and Iron Mike are prevalent for a reason. In addition to their dominance of their respective sports, Tyson is also known for dispatching would-be challengers quickly. He once knocked out Michael Spinks in a 1988 title bout in just 91 seconds.

The two are also known for their Hollywood pursuits outside of the ring/octagon as well. Rousey has cameo appearances in the upcoming Fast & Furious and Entourage films, while Mike Tyson earned big laughs in The Hangover franchise.

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