“Strong & Healthy is Sexy,” Says Ronda Rousey In SI Swimsuit Issue

For her second appearance in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit issue, Ronda Rousey will be in just body paint.

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“I’ll be back,” Rousey had vowed after her shock defeat to Holly Holm in Melbourne, Australia last year.

Rumours floated of her contemplating retirement, but who can keep a champion away for long. While her MMA comeback may still be a while off, Ronda Rousey will be back in the public light next month when she features once again in Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue.

This time in bodypaint!

<p>I was one of the lucky few chosen to be a canvas for a hand painted masterpiece by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joannegair/">@joannegair</a> that took 14 hours to put on and photographed by the brilliant <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fredericpinet/">@fredericpinet</a> - these are just behind the scenes shots taken with a phone’s camera, can’t wait to show you guys the final pics the when the issue hits stands!</p>

Ronda Rousey’s Instagram post

This will be the second time she makes her appearance in the magazine but being always aware of the many she inspires, Rousey had this to say about her appearance in the issue.

<p>I hope that the impression that everyone that sees the issue gets is that strong and healthy is the new sexy. And that the standard of women’s bodies is going into a realistic and socially healthy direction.<br></p>

Ronda Rousey in earlier interview with Sports Illustrated