Ronda Rousey First Woman on Aussie Cover of Men’s Fitness Magazine
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey continues to break down barriers for women in sports. Men’s Fitness Magazine’s Australian edition decided to put a female on its cover for the first time by featuring Rousey with the headline, “WTF? Ronda Rousey on the Cover.”
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The U.S. edition of the magazine has had females on the cover in the past, but it’s the first time the Australian publication has. Rousey posted the cover on her Instagram account over the weekend.
Thank you @mensfitnessau for making me the first woman on your cover!! #UFCMelbourne
A photo posted by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Oct 3, 2015 at 8:39am PDT
Rousey’s next title defense takes place in Australia. She faces undefeated Holly Holm in the UFC 193 main event on Nov. 15 at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne. The event is expected to break the UFC attendance record.
