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Ronda Rousey lands Sports Illustrated cover, labeled 'World's Most Dominant Athlete'

There have been plenty of titles used to describe Ronda Rousey, but few carry as much weight as this: World’s Most Dominant Athlete.

The cover of the May 13 issue of Sports Illustrated features Rousey and her signature no-frills glare. Rousey was featured in the S.I. Swimsuit issue in late-2014; however, this honor highlights her accomplishments inside the cage.

(Credit: Sports Illustrated)
(Credit: Sports Illustrated)

Rousey is the second MMA fighter in the sport's history to grace the cover of the magazine – lightweight contender Roger Huerta was the first, in 2007. But Huerta’s cover was an impromptu action shot, with an accompanying story about the rise of the sport; this cover is all about Ronda Rousey and her utter dominance.