Gotta See It: Ronda Rousey in body paint on SI cover

UFC superstar Ronday Rousey is making an impact in Hollywood. (John Locher/AP)

Ronda Rousey has been featured in and on dozens of magazines in recent years, but nothing quite like this.

The UFC superstar was named one of the cover models for the 2016 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

For the first time in the publication’s 52 years, the popular annual issue will have three separate covers. Professional models Hailey Clauson and Ashley Graham join Rousey as the other women featured.

The announcement was made late Saturday.

Being named to the cover demonstrates that even though Rousey is coming off the first loss of her MMA career she remains the biggest star in the UFC and the most well-known personality mixed martial arts has ever produced.

Rousey was in the 2015 swimsuit issue but wasn’t on the cover.

Notable athletes such as tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, skier Lindsay Vonn, swimmer Amanda Beard, softball pitcher Jennie Finch and racecar driver Danica Patrick have also been featured in this issue of the magazine in years past.

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