Brittney Palmer’s UFC Buddies Wrote Heart-Melting Messages After She Announced Retirement
One of the most well-known UFC octagon girls, Brittney Palmer, announced her retirement following UFC 296. On December 14, Palmer made the announcement following her acceptance of her sixth Ring Card Girl of the Year award.
After 16 arduous years of employment with the UFC, the 36-year-old made her final cage-side entrance at an event when she opened the main event bout between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington at UFC 296.
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4 the last time. End of an era. Thank u @BrittneyPalmer. God bless you 🙏 #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/OFB5BHsIs5
— Erik Perez (@BigEPerez) December 17, 2023
Palmer started her UFC career at UFC 125 in 2011 and served as a ringside girl for the WEC. She has grown a great deal in popularity within the MMA community and has played a crucial role in the UFC experience.
With the conclusion of UFC 296 on Instagram, she shared a touching farewell to her time with the UFC.
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Members of the MMA community left comments on the post.
Remarks from Arianny Celeste, another octagon girl:
“An amazing chapter closed, on to the next!”
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A sincere note was sent by her now-former coworker Brooklyn Wren:
“This job brought me one of my best friends and I couldn’t be more grateful, love you for life. Congratulations on 16 iconic years!”
Commentator Jon Anik, who covers the UFC, wrote:
“Congratulations!”
Her other fans commented:
“Ima stop watching UFC now.”
“End of an era.”
“We will miss you.”
“Happy retirement GOAT.”
“There will be only ever be one Brittney. Thanks for all the struts.”
“WEC Original.”
“You were/are the best.”
“OG Congrats.”
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Palmer is not just an octagon girl in the UFC; she is also a gifted artist. She has shown her work with artists such as Damien Hirst and Pablo Picasso. She has raised more than $100,000 through charity events and auctions hosted by prestigious organizations throughout the years.
Palmer thanked the UFC for the incredible experience she had while working there during her address at the World MMA Awards.
Watch her speech in the section below:
Ringcard Girl of the Year winner: Brittney Palmer, who announces this weekend’s #UFC296 will be her final event. #WorldMMAAwards
Here is her speech: pic.twitter.com/fPERNBlWja
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) December 15, 2023
