Legendary UFC ring girl Brittney Palmer retires after 16 years
Brittney Palmer is calling it a career as an UFC octagon girl after 16 years with the Dana White-led promotion.
The veteran ring girl announced her retirement while accepting the Ringcard Girl of the Year award at the World MMA Awards on Thursday, and said her final event will be UFC 296, which will take place at T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 16.
Well, theres no better time to say it. But after 16 years with UFC, Ive decided to retire,” Palmer, 36, said while on stage at the Sahara Theatre in Las Vegas. “This weekend will be my last event, and Im so, absolutely grateful for this unforgettable experience.
“Ive traveled the world and met some incredible people, and Ive met some lifelong friends. I will forever appreciate the memories and I am so excited for the future.
Palmer went on to thank the UFC, White and the fans “for this incredible honor.”
Ringcard Girl of the Year winner: Brittney Palmer, who announces this weekends #UFC296 will be her final event. #WorldMMAAwardsHere is her speech: pic.twitter.com/fPERNBlWja
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) December 15, 2023
5Brittney Palmer attends the 15th annual Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards at Sahara Las Vegas on December 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty ImagesThe model also shared her retirement announcement on her Instagram Story, and wrote, “Mic drop.”
Palmer reposted a photo with fellow ring girl Arianny Celeste, who attended the 2023 World MMA Awards.
5UFC Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer shows the round during the UFC 289 event at Rogers Arena on June 10, 2023 in Vancouver, Canada. Zuffa LLC
5UFC Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer poses for a photo during the UFC 291 event at Delta Center on July 29, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesPalmer became a fan favorite during her near two-decade run with UFC, and built a massive following of devoted UFC fans and beyond.
The host has 1.1 million followers on Instagram.
5UFC Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer introduces a round during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. Zuffa LLC
5UFC Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer attends the UFC Fan Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center on July 8, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesIt’s unclear what Palmer will do next, in terms of her career.
In addition to being a UFC octagon girl, Palmer is also a model, host and designer.
The contemporary artist creates custom paintings, prints and murals, according to her Instagram page.
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