72
Ronda Rousey, left, and Holly Holm fought during their UFC 193 bantamweight title bout in Melbourne, Australia on Nov. 15. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
LOS ANGELES » UFC star Ronda Rousey will host “Saturday Night Live” on Jan. 23.
The show announced the plan today, with Selena Gomez as the musical guest.
Rousey (12-1) was the first female fighter signed by the UFC. She defended her 135-pound title six times before her shocking loss to Holly Holm in Australia two months ago.
Rousey also is an actor, appearing in “The Expendables 3,” ”Furious 7” and the film version of “Entourage.” She has several additional acting jobs in various stages of development.
Rousey is the first mixed martial artist to host the show, but athletes have a long history in Studio 8H.
LeBron James, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter and boxers George Foreman and Marvin Hagler have all hosted “Saturday Night Live” or appeared on the show.
By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines.
Having trouble with comments? Learn more here.