“Still has five more years of prime” – UFC octagon girl Brittney Palmer calls retirement after 16 years with Dana White’s company; fans react

Brittney Palmer is a major name among the octagon girls in the UFC. She recently won the 2023 World MMA Award for the best ring card girl of the year. However, she announced her retirement from the UFC during her acceptance speech. As such, the UFC 296 event this weekend would mark the retirement of Brittney Palmer.

In her acceptance speech, Brittney Palmer expressed her thanks to Dana White and the UFC. She was a part of the leading fight promotion for over a decade. Further, she cherished all her memories and experiences as a ring girl. Although she announced her retirement from the UFC, she was excited about her future. Here is what she said:

Well, there’s no better time to say it. But after 16 years with UFC, I’ve decided to retire. This weekend will be my last event, and I’m so, absolutely grateful for this unforgettable experience. I will forever appreciate the memories and I’m so excited for the future. Thank you to the UFC, Dana White and to all the fans for this incredible honor.

Brittney Palmer via World MMA Awards show

Brittney Palmer was a part of the UFC from its early days and grew with the promotion throughout her career. As such, UFC legend Chael Sonnen, who hosted the award function, wanted to give her a proper send-off. So, he handed out a UFC ring girl shorts to her and instructed her to lay it down on the floor to complete her retirement. It was reminiscent of the UFC fighters dropping their gloves when they retired. As such, Palmer received applause as she laid down her shorts.

Brittney Palmer was not only a ringside girl but a model and an artist. The multi-faceted talent debuted in the UFC alongside her friend Arianny Celeste in UFC 125. With over a 16-year career with the UFC and the now-obsolete WEC, Palmer retired from the promotion.

Fans react to the retirement of Brittney Palmer from the UFC

Everyone who followed the UFC closely would know of Brittney Palmer. She served the promotion as an octagon girl for more than a decade. As such, she received an award for the ring card girl of the year at the 2023 World MMA Awards. However, she soon announced her retirement from the UFC.

Brittney Palmer was alongside the UFC for 16 years and thanked the promotion for the opportunity. Further, she expressed gratitude for her experiences with different personalities from the fight world. Then, she announced that the upcoming UFC 2967 happening at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, would serve as her last time around the octagon. As such, fight fans reacted to her retirement on X. Here are some interesting fan reactions:

Fight Fans reacted emotionally towards Brittney Palmer’s retirement. Further, they appreciated her for her long service to the UFC. One fan mentioned that she was still in her prime, denoting that she was still beautiful at the age of 36. However, we would see her for one last time this weekend in UFC 296.

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