Bringing out of the box thinking to the world since 1995. By herself, Jedrzejczyk connected on 186 significant strikes, the most in UFC history for a fighter who came up on the short end of the stick. Jedrzejczyk appears to be OK after one of the greatest fights in women's MMA history. Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience. 22.4m Followers, 1,909 Following, 18.5k Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from @ufc Writer and interviewer for MMA, powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman, and CrossFit. This has made her a mainstay in the sport. @gldlx pic.twitter.com/y58z4EjMx5. Early Sunday, ESPN reported that Jedrzejczyk was released from the hospital without any serious injuries. So much so, that even during events that have no crowd in the arena, there is still at least one lady cageside to keep things going. In addition to a handful of tv appearances, she has also found herself working for Men’s Fitness, AXL Magazine, 944 Magazine, and Muscle & Fitness. This is because Holly Madison technically only worked as an Octagon Girl for one event, the massive UFC 100 card. Standing at 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighing 107lb, Chrissy Blair is one of the most recognizable Octagon Girls of all time. She also has a degree in Graphic Design and Fine Arts, as well as a background in marketing. Top 15: Most Beautiful Ring Girls In MMA (2020), Video: Arianny Celeste turns her back on MMA, says Mayweather has a shot vs. McGregor in the UFC, WATCH: 10 Shocking Confessions of UFC Octagon Girls. At one point during Saturday night’s UFC 248 broadcast, cageside commentator Joe Rogan said Joanna Jedrzejczyk looked like Frankenstein. Dana White confirms that there are title implications for Jared Cannonier if he prevails in his UFC 254 matchup with Robert Whittaker. It is impossible to watch a UFC broadcast without noticing the iconic Octagon Girls making laps around the cage in between rounds. Ali Sonoma is born in St Louis, Missouri. Ali started her modeling career with 16 years and has even won bikini competitions as a bodybuilder, at the 2009 Arnold Classic. Much-Loved Octagon Girls Could Be Banned From UFC 243! Jose Ramirez: Nothing to see in Josh Taylor's win over Khongsong, Joshua Buatsi: It's time to fight after a year away, Mairis Briedis contemplates step up to heavyweight, Anthony Joshua to spar with Joe Joyce ahead of Pulev bout, Tyrone McKenna vs. Ohara Davies fight preview. Joanna Jędrzejczyk was just discharged from the hospital, according to her team. "Thank you guys for coming and supporting me," Jedrzejczyk continued. Beginning as a teenager, she has been able to use her gorgeous looks to keep busy long past her time holding round cards is up. UFC star Conor McGregor is in serious talks to fight boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, but … He pretty much nailed. Your email address will not be published. The sheer longevity she has spent in this position made her a lock for our number one position. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. "You see my [swelling], I felt this, you know, she did great," Jedrzejczk said in her post-fight interview. Most notably, she has had a stint working as a Playboy model. This is a breakdown of the top 10 most famous Octagon Girls in UFC history. Edith Labelle got a call from UFC officials to replace Ali Sonoma’s seat next to the … At one point, she was even engaged to UFC veteran Diego Sanchez. Click “Agree” to accept our use of cookies or you can choose to opt out of our use of cookies by following the instructions in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. Watching a UFC event, you are sure to notice the UFC Ring Girls introducing each round of action. Veteran UFC Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste Announces Her Pregnancy. Edith Labelle is born in Montreal, Canada, standa 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs 117 lbs. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. Logan Stanton. She has been in a handful of films, including “Recon 2023” and “Heroes of the North.” This exposure has kept her relevant, even after her less than idea departure from the UFC. it was the greatest women’s MMA fight of all time, Ketlen Vieira on a big rebound against opponent who 'doesn't get rocked by anything', Hakeem Dawodu wants to figure out how to 'catch all these guys running from me', Kiefer Crosbie guns to finish Charlie Leary at Bellator Europe 9, then wants Myles Jury, UFC books Jason Witt vs. Cole Williams for Oct. 31 event in Las Vegas, With Shamil Abdurakhimov out, Ciryl Gane to fight Ante Delija at Oct. 17 UFC event, Dana White: Jared Cannonier next for Israel Adesanya with UFC 254 win, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Howe we Leah’s modeling career spanned much longer than her UFC one. 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Opinions are strictly my own. Logan Stanton is the skinniest UFC ring girl ever, at 5 foot 10 inches tall and weighing 115 lbs. Today we look at the ten Octagon Girls who have risen above the rest in popularity, to become famous beyond the sport. The rumors are that she stopped working with the UFC following an altercation between her and Arianny Celeste (more on her later). This, combined with several television spots have kept her in the public eye, even long after leaving the UFC. The former 115-pound champion felt the increased swelling starting from the halfway point of the fight until the final bell sounded, but it didn't deter her from going out there and leaving it all inside the Octagon in an attempt to regain her belt. What did you think of our list? You can call Ali something of an adrenaline junkie. Jedrzejczyk lost a … Full time fight fan, part time participant. Since then she has moved on beyond these types of situations, involving herself in a reality show, as well as doing Burlesque shows in Las Vegas. After the fight, Jedrzejczyk was immediately rushed to the hospital to get checked out to see if there were any other injuries beyond what happened to her forehead. That would change, however when she saw an ad for a surfing model. Some of the magazines she has been on the cover of include C-Heads Magazine, Discover Hollywood Magazine, Complex Magazine, Most Magazine, AMB Magazine, and Sugarcane Magazine. She joined the ranks of UFC Octagon Girls in 2008, at UFC 92, with her last show being UFC 107. Alongside her numerous appearances at UFC events, Celeste has had modeling gigs for several companies. Over the years there have been some ladies who have risen through the ranks and established themselves as icons in the sport. She started off as a ring girl for boxing, before she was noticed by coach James Pena, who asked her to work with the UFC. Jedrzejczyk appears to be OK after one of the greatest fights in women's MMA history. She likes sport and enjoys playing soccer, fishing, rollerblading, dancing, pilates, and shooting shotguns in her free time. Your email address will not be published. Edith Labelle. Despite that, she had no trouble finding success in other modeling endeavors, working for Muscle & Fitness, Oxygen, and MAXIM to name a few. She is a represented by Wilhelmina modeling agency and has modeled several big brands including Roxy, Guess Jeans and many others. For most people, she is the epitome of what the job represents, largely due to her extended tenure sitting cageside, and working the biggest events in the sports history. However, she is without a doubt the most famous person to ever take on this role. Made with ♡ in NYC by Hattan Media New York, For more MMA News, Rumors and Updates follow the Red Monster on. She was active until UFC 100 when she was released. However Blair is more than just a pretty face. Logan has focused on her modeling career since her departure from the UFC, and she is very successful. Ali started her career as an Octagon Girl in 2006 when she appeared at UFC 66. To be upfront, this entry is more of an honorable mention. Her fan following immediately grew, as fans were drawn to her charming good looks. Here she is leaving moments ago. In addition to her career as a ring girl, Brittany has also been a very successful model. "There was something missing, but I felt all the punches, from the third round the [swelling] was bothering me, and I felt it just getting more and more swollen, and my head was, like, going on and off. Arianny Celeste Isn’t Just SMOKING HOT, But She Likes Pizza! Were there any Octagon Girls that we missed? Very proud of her, congrats Weili.". However, she claims the reason for her absence was food poisoning. BEFORE ➡️ AFTER #UFC248 pic.twitter.com/AGMBh29f8M. In the co-main event of UFC 248, Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk put on the greatest women's fight of all time, with Zhang coming out on top with a narrow split-decision victory to retain the women's strawweight title. Standing at 5 foot 7 inches, and weighing 115lb, Rachelle Leah is a longtime staple amount the UFC’s Octagon Girls. Fight by Fight: UFC 253 Edition Dive deep into the entire UFC 253: Adesanya vs Costa card with this edition of Fight by Fight breakdown One voice, many stories All of this publicity has resulted in her being a super recognizable figure in the sport. When the dust settled, Jedrzejczyk had signifcant swelling on her forehead, as she … She had a short run in the UFC, but her successes after that have made a long-lasting impression on her fans. However, she is easily one of the most famous people to don the bikini, and lap the cage. This, combined with the skills that she displays at UFC events, has made her popular beyond her efforts in the sport. She joined the ranks of UFC Octagon Girls in 2008, at UFC 92, with her last show being UFC 107. Making her debut with the UFC in 2013, she came in with experience from other MMA promotions. In the co-main event of UFC 248, Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk put on the greatest women's fight of all time, with Zhang coming out on top with a narrow split-decision victory to retain the women's strawweight title. Madison is known most for being the girlfriend of Playboy owner Hugh Hefner. Considered to be the first in the modern era of Octagon Girls, Amber Nichole Miller started working with the UFC at their 40th numbered event, back in 2002. Interestingly enough, this card was headlined by Tito Ortiz, who eventually go on to have a relationship with Amber. It is believed that Edith was drunk the night before the event and was too ill to appear and do her job. Photo via Instagram @loganstanton. Zhang and Jedrzejczyk combined to land 351 significant strikes, which was the third-highest total in UFC history. Shortly thereafter she was picked up by the UFC, and she has been one of the most recognizable people in MMA ever since. MiddleEasy: 3601 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205. California native Vanessa Hanson joined the UFC’s rank of Octagon Girls after a guest appearance in 2011. By far the most recognizable of the UFC’s Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste has been working for the promotion since 2006. By: Farah Hannoun and John Morgan. The two would even go so far as to get engaged at one point. US, © Copyright 2020 MiddleEasy.com, All rights reserved. Miller would depart from the UFC after just four years, reportedly due to a dispute between her and Rachelle Leah. However, they were quick to realize there was more to her than this. Jedrzejczyk (16-4) made no excuses in defeat and was proud of the back and forth battle that ensued with herself and Zhang. Required fields are marked *. She is 5 foot 7 inches tall, weighs 125lb, and comes from Swedish, German, French, and Native American descent. Finding a love for the travel and fans associated with working as an Octagon Girl, Brittany Palmer has been a staple in the organization for years. When the dust settled, Jedrzejczyk had signifcant swelling on her forehead, as she had battled through a massive hematoma that developed in the early stages of the fight. Founded in 2009, MiddleEasy.com provides UFC News daily MMA News, Fight Results, Street Fights, MM Rumors, Interviews, Analysis and complete coverage of the MMA sports. No significant injuries, they said. These amazing ladies use their beauty in the arena, and other talents outside of it to make themselves truly famous, beyond their duties for the UFC. I carry myself as a champ, with the belt or without, I was there. Edith Labelle started working as one of the UFC’s Octagon Girls in 2007, when she stepped in as a replacement for Ali Sonoma. Her first show would be UFC 48, in 2006, and she would stay with the company for an extremely long time. It doesn't matter. This has made her an extremely well-known model, both in and outside the sport. Logan Stanton is the skinniest UFC ring girl ever, at 5 foot 10 inches tall and weighing 115 lbs. When Vanessa was in college she was initially interested in psychology and want a career in that field. She is a beautiful lady who has worked hard to get to where she is. Beginning her run in 2011 at UFC 127, she has been cageside at some of the biggest cards in the sport’s history. From her fallout with the UFC, LaBelle has still been able to find success in the world of acting.