If you watch the UFC then you will know the name Arianny Celeste or you may think her name is really ‘the beautiful Arianny’, as Mike Goldberg has the habit of introducing her in this way. Which cannot be argued with, as she is that indeed.I caught up with the UFC ring girl Arianny to find out how this growing sport had changed her life.
MAI: How did you get evolved with the UFC?
Arianny: I had been going to school full time at collage. I was also doing some modeling on the side, so my agent send me to a casting and I had no idea what I was getting into until I started working for them. I did my first show, It was suppose to been filling in for someone. Then they asked my to stay with the company and I said Hell Yeah!
MAI: How has your life changed since working for the UFC?
Arianny: Its diffidently changed for the better. I am doing a lot more modelling, I am also getting into acting and singing, and so it’s helped my career a lot with recognition. My life has changed as I get to see parts of the world that I have never thought I would. The sport has grown so much. The UFC has itself grown a lot since I have been with them. So, yes it’s changed my life a lot.
MAI: Do you enjoy all the travelling?Arianny: I do enjoy traveling. Sometimes it can be a little crazy. Like I just came back from Montreal three days ago, then they send me here to the UK. So I was home for a day then I left again. So, kind of crazy sometimes, but its really fun.
MAI: What places have you enjoyed the most?
Arianny: I like London, great shopping and especially right now with the weather being good. Montreal, I had the best time in there, the people where great and the food was really good. I also liked Miami.
MAI: What do you do to stay in shape?
Arianny: I workout 4 –5 times a week. As far as MMA training goes I do Boxing and kickboxing training
MAI: Are you still studying?
Arianny: Fitness Management and Nutrition, but I have had to take some time off due to my travelling right now.
MAI: How is your career developing?
Arianny: I am doing a lot of acting and taking more acting lessons. I also sing and am working on my album right now with some producers.
MAI: What is your singing style?
Arianny: Rock/ Pop. I have a rock sort of style. I like the girly punk style.
MAI: Do you like watching the fights?
Arianny: Yes of course and I have the best seat in the house!
MAI: Do you have a favourite fighter?
Arianny: I have a couple of favorite fighters; Anderson Silva of he is amazing in the octagon, George St Pierre he is really incredible and athletic. Also Roger Huerta he is always exciting in the octagon.
MAI: So if people would like to keep track of your career, where would be the best place for them to check out?
Arianny: They can check out www.missariannyceleste.com and I also on my space.
MAI: Thank you
Arianny: You are welcome.
Alan Orr is a disciple of Robert Chu Sifu and the European representative of the Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun system.
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