When the lights come on at Rogers Arena for UFC Vancouver, all eyes won’t just be on Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen. The cameras will also pan to two familiar faces, Vanessa Hanson and Chrissy Blair, the Octagon girls who’ve become as much a part of fight night as Bruce Buffer’s booming voice. Between them, they’ve spent over a decade walking UFC aisles, posing under the spotlights, and building careers that go far beyond the cage.

But who are these women when the gloves come off and the cameras stop rolling? How did they become global faces of the UFC brand, and what’s life like outside the Octagon? Let’s take a closer look at the two ring girls set to light up Vancouver, from their beginnings in modeling to their net worth, salaries, and more!

All we know about Vanessa Hanson and Chrissy Blair ahead of UFC Vancouver

For 34-year-old Vanessa Hanson, her modeling journey began by chance. A college student at the time, she was scouted during a surf competition and entered a modeling contest at the US Open. She won, and that single victory changed everything. From there, Hanson was introduced to the world of sports modeling, which eventually led her to the UFC.

Since her debut, she’s worked with major brands like Skechers and TJ Maxx, graced the pages of GQ, Maxim, and Cosmopolitan, and grown an Instagram following of more than 260,000 fans. Her bio describes her perfectly: “@UFC Octagon Girl @brand_models LA/OC. Licensed Esthetician 🧖🏽♀️ @ubeauty.” Whether inside the cage or behind the scenes, Hanson blends glamour with being business savvy, a balance that’s helped her become one of the UFC’s most recognizable personalities. As per her posts on social media, she’s married to Andrew Grimes.

Her UFC counterpart, 36-year-old Chrissy Blair, took a different road to the Octagon, one that started in Florida, where she studied art and design at Flagler College. Modeling wasn’t part of the plan until a friend dared her to enter a local competition. That win launched her career. Soon, she was booking jobs in Orlando, Miami, and even Milan.

Blair’s work eventually caught the attention of Strikeforce, where she started as a ring girl before being signed by the UFC in 2013. One of her early assignments? The historic Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate fight. She once revealed, “I think my second fight I worked the Strikeforce was Ronda Rousey vs Miesha Tate and like I knew as soon as I saw her I was like ‘oh my god that girl’s like my role model’ and we, like me and the other Octagon girl, both loved her and we watched her change history which was so cool.”

Today, Blair’s portfolio extends far beyond modeling. Represented by Major Model Management New York, she’s worked for GUESS, Sports Illustrated, and Maxim, while also co-founding Kalumi, a brand producing all-natural protein and beauty supplement bars. Her Instagram bio — “Proverbs 3:5–6 🙏” — reflects a grounded personality behind the glitz. With 193,000 followers, she’s a symbol of how UFC Octagon girls have evolved into full-fledged entrepreneurs; however, her relationship status remains under wraps. Now, let’s shift our focus over to the financial side of things!

Net worth of UFC Vancouver Octagon/Ring girls

According to a report by Grounded MMA, both Chrissy Blair and Vanessa Hanson were poached from Strikeforce in 2013, marking the start of their UFC era. Since then, both have built multi-stream careers blending modeling, social media, and business ventures.

Blair stands out as one of the most business-savvy figures in the Octagon. She runs multiple income streams with her model portfolio “Chrissy Volume 1” (priced at $200 and $60 editions), her Kalumi Beauty brand, and even a Cameo account for personalized fan videos.

Blair’s estimated net worth sits around $1.5 million, with an annual salary of roughly $400,000, a figure driven by brand partnerships and UFC pay. Vanessa Hanson’s estimated net worth mirrors Blair’s at around $1.5 million, with a slightly lower annual income of $300,000, factoring in her UFC role and modeling work.

While the UFC doesn’t disclose exact pay, data estimates suggest ring girls earn between $105,000 and $253,000 annually, depending on event frequency and seniority. Top-tier personalities like Blair and Hanson, who’ve spent years representing the promotion, likely sit on the higher end of that range. However, it’s important to note that all figures are estimations based on publicly available information and may not accurately represent actual earnings.

At UFC Vancouver, while fists will fly, the spotlight on Vanessa Hanson and Chrissy Blair will remind fans of something else: that behind every roar of the crowd, there are icons of a different kind. They may not throw punches, but they’ve fought their way to the top of a world that demands beauty, business acumen, and a brand all their own!