Video and Photos: Ronda Rousey in body paint graces cover of SI Swimsuit 2016

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For the first time in their 52-year history, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit will have three covers, and one of them will feature MMA star Ronda Rousey. The former UFC champion, who is clad in body paint, now joins Hailey Clauson and Ashley Graham on the cover of the 2016 edition.

Seen on the clip above is video footage from the cover reveal on TNT featuring the three models.

After photos leaked on their initial body paint photoshoot, Sports Illustrated had another session with Rousey with even more intricate details of paint work done. They used those new shots for the cover, which can be seen here.

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Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will once again be featured in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit edition, but this time she’ll be wearing only body paint.

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Say hello to 2016 #SISwim cover model @rondarousey! The best part, she’s one of three https://t.co/JvM8UqzlIL pic.twitter.com/30GmY6em1P

— SI Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) February 14, 2016

More photos are found on the link above, but for behind the scenes video of both body paint shoots, check out the clip below:

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Anton Tabuena

Anton Tabuena is the Managing Editor for Bloody Elbow. He’s been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing.