Ronda Rousey to host 'Saturday Night Live'

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Sandra Gonzalez
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Ronda Rousey has dominated in the ring, but now she's looking for a KO on Saturday Night Live.

The UFC champ, who most recently suffered a shocking loss to Holly Holm, is heading to SNL to host for the first time on Jan. 23.

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NBC made the announcement via its Twitter account on Tuesday.

Rousey will be joined by musical guest Selena Gomez.

Excited to kick off 2016 with Adam Driver, @ChrisStapleton, @RondaRousey and @selenagomez! #SNL pic.twitter.com/J346nqL81z— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) January 5, 2016

The 28-year-old fighter is the first sports figure of any kind to host SNL since wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson hosted back in March.

SNL returns from hiatus Jan. 16 with an episode hosted by Star Wars star Adam Driver.

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