UFC Women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey's revisiting "Road House." The 28-year-old will take on Patrick Swayze's famous role as a philosophical bouncer in a remake of MGM's cult-classic 1989 film, Variety reported yesterday. "It is a great honor to play a part in celebrating the life of a man that inspired so many. I couldn't be more grateful to have this opportunity to pay respect to the beloved Patrick Swayze," Rousey tweeted. "I promise to work incessantly to make sure this project is a tribute his family and fans can be proud of."

NewsdayTV goes behind the scenes of the day Rex Heuermann was sentenced for the Gilgo killings. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara; Chris Ware

'A million years isn't enough' NewsdayTV goes behind the scenes of the day Rex Heuermann was sentenced for the Gilgo killings.

NewsdayTV goes behind the scenes of the day Rex Heuermann was sentenced for the Gilgo killings. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara; Chris Ware

'A million years isn't enough' NewsdayTV goes behind the scenes of the day Rex Heuermann was sentenced for the Gilgo killings.

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