UFC star Ronda Rousey to host ‘Saturday Night Live’

UFC star Ronda Rousey will host Saturday Night Live on Jan. 23.

The show announced the plan Tuesday, with Selena Gomez as the musical guest.

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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.

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Rousey is also an actor, appearing in such films as The Expendables 3, Entourage and Furious 7. She is currently involved in a remake of Road House.

WATCH: Michelle Payne looks on as Ronda Rousey shows off her martial arts skills

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.