Multi-millionaire: How does the "arena girl" in the UFC earn more than the champion herself?
Examination has shown that Ariani Celeste has earned millions of dollars throughout her career, far more than Amanda Nunez.
Habib Nomgomedov and Ronda Rawzi have already spoken out against the phenomenon, but the model insists: "I am proud and independent"
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21/03/2022
Monday, 21 March 2022, 11:21 Updated: 11:45
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The octagon girls in the UFC are a well-known and well-known part of the industry's tradition, with good-looking women standing in minimal attire alongside the male and female fighters just to serve as a backdrop or entertainment for a male and enthusiastic audience.
The phenomenon is widely criticized by athletes, for being outdated and sexist, and according to data published in the US, the distortion is even greater
. More than the most successful fighter in the industry.
Celeste, 36, has been a member of the UFC since 2006. She has won the "Arena Girl of the Year" title six times at MMA ceremonies. FHM "while working with Dana White, and of course she has a successful page in" OnlyFans ". It is estimated that she is worth about $ 4.5 million.
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Celeste (Photo: Official Website, Twitter, Arianny Celeste)
Warrior, trainer, champion, and earns less.
Nunez (Photo: GettyImages, Carmen Mandato)
On the other hand, Amanda Nunez is one of the most famous fighters in the industry.
She has won countless battles, been crowned world champion and is considered a senior fighter who attracts quite a few crowds.
However, according to estimates, with all the sponsors, fights, victories and championships - its value is estimated at only $ 4 million, less than the model, whose job sometimes amounts to standing on the side smiling in minimal attire, or entering the arena and waving a reserved sign which round starts.
It should be noted that some of the fighters also resent the presence of the "women of the arena" and the high salary they receive.
Habib Normgomedov, a devout Muslim, claimed that "Octagon girls are the most useless people in the whole world of sports. What is their purpose? Is there no other way to show what round we are in? I understand it's part of history. But there have been many mistakes in history that can be avoided. My opinion. "
"Do these girls deserve more money than us?".
Rawzi (Photo: GettyImages)
Rhonda Rawsey, the industry's most famous warrior, also said: "How can they earn more than the warriors themselves? Sorry, but without these warriors, they would not have had a job at all. "Do they deserve more money than them? Does she work harder than us?"
Rawzi even added: "There are those who become 'arena girls' to finance their studies. And that's fine. You are a working woman, to advance in life. But whoever works at Hooters, do not fly on her own."
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Celeste has reacted angrily to these things in the past.
"I have learned throughout my career not to relate to such things," she wrote, "We invest our time in promoting the UFC, showing love to our dedicated fans, and while the world has changed, I still feel the great love and enjoy every minute. I have invested 15 years of time, Work and effort to become the independent and wealthy woman I am today. "
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