Lots of UFC fighters, like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones, make a ton of money and become famous. But it’s not just the fighters who get paid at events; there are also other staff members working behind the scenes. And one of the important parts of it is; UFC ring girls. While many people know how much fighters get paid, there are also many who wonder about how much the ring girls earn. Here’s the answer.
Talking about UFC Ring Girls, they earn $1,000 in fight fees and an additional $5,000 during PPV events. However, reports suggest just like fighters, the salary varies based on popularity.
After Brittany Palmer retired, the top UFC ring girls are Arianny Celeste, Brooklyn Wren, Luciana Andrade, Jhenny Andrade, and more. In terms of money currently, Celeste, who has 3 million followers, is earning the most and reportedly around $1 million annually from all of her endeavors.
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Before retiring, Palmer was earning almost $30k from her UFC duties, placing her in the top tier. Meanwhile, Luciana Andrade reportedly earns $24k annually.
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Although there are no reports on Brooklyn Wren, but taking an estimate she earns around $24k to $30k. in a year. Not to forget, earnings also depend on how many times they appeared for the event, so it may vary and might go up or down.
Who is the richest UFC ring girl of All Time?
Two of the most popular ring girls with large followings are Brittney Palmer and Arianny Celeste. When it comes to net worth, they are both at the top. Talking about earnings, they both make money aside from their involvement in fighting. Palmer sells her art online, has an OnlyFans account, models, and does other things. Reports suggest she’s has worth $5 million, making her the richest UFC ring girl.
Meanwhile, Celeste currently has a net worth of $3 million, putting her behind Palmer in terms of earnings. Although Khabib Nurmagomedov has snubbed the UFC Ring Girls, they remain an integral part of every event. They are present for the weigh-ins, the face-offs, and the fights themselves. In the world of violence, they add glamour with their presence.
How to Become a UFC Ring Girl?
Indeed, it is one of the glamorous jobs where the girls flaunting their beauty show the round card. Talking about entry into the biggest MMA promotion, first, they have to have a solid portfolio. To do that, they can increase their followers with content and do modeling gigs.
Top 3 Most Followed Octagon Girl
Arianny Celeste is not just a ring girl; she has also been part of numerous TV shows and has been featured in Playboy magazine. At 38 years old, she has been with UFC since 2006 and has become one of the most reputable figures in the company for her service as a ring girl. This has resulted in her gaining over 3 million followers.
Brittney Palmer, who is now retired, like her best friend Celeste, doesn’t only work as a ring girl but also does other ventures. She currently has over a million followers, making her the second most followed ring girl, a feat that many fighters haven’t reached.
Jhenny Andrade holds the third spot on the list, trailing just behind Palmer, with a strong following of 1 million followers. Meanwhile, the other ring girls also have decent followings, such as Red Dela Crus 418k followers, and Camila Olivera has 365k followers. This suggests that they not only earn money but also gain fame.
