Ronda Rousey's 'Body Paint' Photo Sent Everyone Into A Frenzy

Ronda Rousey is set to fight Gina Carano in a bout airing on Netflix next month.

The longtime UFC star, who left the sport for wrestling and acting opportunities, is at peace with her career. She expects this return to MMA to be a one-and-done move.

"I promised my husband that I'm completely done, and we want to have more kids, and I really just can't take any more detours," Rousey, 39, said during an in-studio interview Wednesday afternoon.

Rousey really never felt a pull back into the fighting world.

"I didn't feel it at all," Rousey said. "Not one little bit. Actually my coach Ricky [Lundell], he asked me to help him get his black belt in judo, and that got me back on the mat again. 

Rousey certainly knows how to grab attention, though.

The longtime MMA star posed in nothing but "Body Paint" for an epic photoshoot with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.

It was pretty sensational.

UFC were amazed by the photos

"Sensational," one shared.

"Epic photoshoot. She's my favorite," one wrote.

"All-timer," one added.

"The GOAT," another added.

"Stunning!!!!!" one fan added.

It'll be fun to watch Rousey getting back into the fighting world against Carano next month, too.

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This story was originally published April 16, 2026 at 12:08 PM.