Ronda Rousey to host Saturday Night Live on Jan. 23

Ronda Rousey will host Saturday Night Live on Jan. 23

Ronda Rousey has been tabbed to host NBC's Saturday Night Live on Jan. 23, NBC announced Tuesday.

Rousey will be the first MMA fighter to host the show.

Rousey is coming off a loss to Holly Holm for the UFC women's bantamweight title on Nov. 15. She has remained out of the public spotlight since the loss and does not have another fight scheduled. 

• Holly Holm signs extension with UFC, allowing for Ronda Rousey rematch

Rousey is also cast as an actress in a remake of the movie “Road House.”

Selena Gomez will be the musical guest. 

GALLERY: ATHLETES WHO HAVE APPEARED ON SNL

Athletes Who Have Appeared on SNL

Dexter Fowler, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo

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Nov. 5, 2016

Ronda Rousey

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Jan. 23, 2016

Dennis Rodman

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April 6, 2013

Usain Bolt

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Oct. 13, 2012

Eli Manning

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May 5, 2012

Charles Barkley

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Jan. 12, 2012

Carmelo Anthony

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April 2, 2011

Mark Sanchez

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April 10, 2010

Michael Phelps

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Sept. 13, 2008

LeBron James

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Sept. 29, 2007

Peyton Manning

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March 24, 2007

Lance Armstrong

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Oct. 29, 2005

Tom Brady

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April 16, 2005

Andy Roddick

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Nov. 8, 2003

John McEnroe

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Nov. 8, 2003

Jeff Gordon

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Jan. 11, 2003

Jonny Moseley

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March 2, 2002

David Wells, David Cone and Derek Jeter

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Dec. 1, 2001

Nomar Garciaparra

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Oct. 14, 2000

David Cone, Tino Martinez, Graeme Lloyd and David Wells

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Oct. 24, 1998

Shaquille O'Neal

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Oct. 3, 1998

Evander Holyfield

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Nov. 16, 1996

Kerri Strug

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Sept. 28, 1996

Dennis Rodman

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May 11, 1996

Deion Sanders

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Feb. 18, 1995

George Foreman

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Dec. 17, 1994

Nancy Kerrigan

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March 12, 1994

Muggsy Bogues and Charles Barkley

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Sept. 25, 1993

Michael Jordan

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Sept. 28, 1991

Chris Evert

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Nov. 11, 1989

Wayne Gretzky

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May 13, 1989

Joe Montana

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Jan. 24, 1987

Walter Payton

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Jan. 24, 1987

Billy Martin

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May 24, 1986

Marvelous Marvin Hagler

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May 17, 1986

Alex Karras

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Feb. 2, 1985

Bob Uecker

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Oct. 13, 1984

Bill Russell

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Nov. 3, 1979

O.J. Simpson

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Feb. 25, 1978

Fran Tarkenton

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Jan. 29, 1977

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