Arianny Celeste has responded to the rumours about earning more than fighters.

Arianny Celeste, who is estimated to be worth $4 million, has been a UFC ring girl since 2006 and has become one of the most recognisable faces in the sport. In an interview, Arianny spoke about how she’s built up her wealth over the years, revealing that a large portion of her earnings come from outside of her UFC salary.

“A lot of people don’t realise that I make a lot of my money outside of the UFC,” Arianny said. “I’ve been very fortunate to land some great endorsement deals over the years with some major brands.”

Arianny went on to say that she feels privileged to be able to earn a good wage from doing something she loves. “I’m very thankful that I’m able to make a good living from doing something I’m passionate about,” she said. “It’s not just about the money for me, it’s about being able to do something I love and connecting with the fans.”

Despite Arianny’s denial of the rumours, it’s believed that she does in fact earn more than some fighters on the UFC roster. However, Arianny is quick to point out that fighters have the potential to earn much more than her if they are successful in the octagon.

“I think people get caught up in thinking that just because I make a good wage, that I must be making more than the fighters,” she said. “The truth is, if a fighter is successful in the UFC, they have the potential to make way more money than I do.”