The UFC is a spectacle. The lights, the stars, and the fights all contribute to the electric atmosphere of watching two warriors go head-to-head. A unique part of that spectacle has been the ring girls, or in the UFC’s case, Octagon Girls. They’ve been part of combat sports since 1965, offering a visual break from the brutality, becoming iconic in their own right. Just like every event, the Octagon girls will also light up UFC 315 this weekend. 

Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena are set to showcase their skills inside the Octagon. But this also feels like one of those battles destined to go the full five rounds. In this event, we’ll be seeing Octagon Girls— Chrissy Blair and Jhenny Andrade on screen, holding up the round placards between all the action. So, before the fighters throw down at the Bell Centre in Canada, let’s take a moment to get to know these girls a little better.

Meet Chrissy Blaire, UFC 315 ring girl

You know, it’s not just the fighters who turn into OG’s in this game. The same goes for a few Octagon Girls too. Chrissy Blair is a prime example. Born on January 5, 1989, in Florida, she was studying art and design at Flagler College when a friend dared her to enter a modeling contest. That dare ended up changing her life. She not only entered but also won, kicking off what would become her journey into the modeling world.

Soon, she became known as the ‘Beach Babe,’ in her own words, and started landing major modeling deals across Florida, Orlando, and even internationally in Milan, working with Major Model Management New York. As her reputation grew, Chrissy eventually signed on with Strikeforce. And get this, her second event featured none other than the iconic Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate showdown. As she told MMA Junkie, “pretty much immediately after I came on with Strikeforce, I was super into it.”

Chrissy quickly became a fan of ‘Rowdy’ Ronda Rousey, even calling her one of her role models. In 2011, after winning the Miss TransWorld Motocross Modeling Search, she made a guest appearance at UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz—while still signed with Strikeforce. Then, in 2013, she made the full transition to the UFC. Her first major event with the promotion was The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale on April 13, and she’s been a part of the UFC ever since.

Aside from being a Ring Girl and a successful model, Chrissy has also dipped her toes into acting. She appeared in the web series Sh–tty Dates and even played a side character, a cart girl, on The Conor Moore Show in 2021. Now that we’ve gotten to know a bit about her journey, let’s shift the spotlight and take a look at Jhenny Andrade.

All about UFC octagon model Jhenny Andrade

Jhenny Andrade is a UFC Octagon Girl from Brazil, born on December 23, 1988, in São Paulo. Before stepping into the spotlight, she had already made a name for herself as a professional model. But her stunning looks also come with serious martial arts credentials. Introduced to jiu-jitsu by her father at the age of five, Jhenny went on to earn a black belt in the discipline. She’s also trained in Muay Thai, boxing, and kickboxing.

Jhenny kicked off her modeling career at just 18, landing gigs across Brazil and winning several competitions along the way. Her rising fame eventually caught the eye of the UFC brass, and she was brought on board. She made her debut as a ring girl during the UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie weigh-ins, joining Camila Oliveira, who was the UFC’s first Brazilian Octagon Girl. Jhenny’s consistent presence and charm eventually earned her the Ring Girl of the Year award at the 2016 MMA Awards, breaking the long-running streak held by Luciana Andrade and Brittney Palmer.

The Brazilian heartthrob is definitely one of the most recognized Octagon Girls, though she prefers to keep most of her personal life private. However, her marriage is no secret. Jhenny is married to YouTuber Caio Novaes, and the couple often shares glimpses of their life together on social media. They tied the knot in 2018 and welcomed a baby boy a year later. 

These two amazing women will be lighting up the Octagon with their presence at UFC 315. Now that we’ve taken a quick dive into their careers and backgrounds, we want to hear from you: what part of their journey caught your interest the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments below