Looks like UFC Octagon girl Arianny Celeste is a woman of many talents.

The 30-year-old model is best known for her gig as a UFC Octagon girl. She started working for the UFC in 2006 and has won multiple ‘Ring Girl of the Year’ awards since then. Celeste is pretty popular among UFC fans, and is an emblematic figure of the company.

She finds herself on the receiving end of harsh criticism sometimes, though. In fact, some fans are quick to point the finger at UFC Octagon girls, claiming they’re nothing more than walking cardboards. Well, I’d beg to differ.

Ring girls have been an inherent part of combat sports history; they’re part of the fight experience and UFC broadcasts would definitely feel a bit off without them.

Now, Octagon girls come and go, but Arianny Celeste has managed to stay on top for a while now. It is no doubt that her looks and likeable personality have played a huge role in that. You probably anticipate Arianny Celeste’s in-between rounds walk when you’re tuning into a UFC broadcast.

You are used to seeing this beautiful model do her job as an Octagon Girl. But did you know she can strike, too?

MMA training seems to be an adequate fit for Arianny Celeste, when you think about it. She needs to stay fit for her job, and is constantly surrounded by fighters and trainers, so it’s no surprise that she has decided to dive in the world of mixed martial arts. The surprising thing? She doesn’t suck at striking. Far from that, actually. Check out the following footage of Arianny Celeste polishing her striking skills. That woman can kick!

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