ring girl
Noun: A young woman who holds up cards indicating the number of the next round at a boxing or mixed martial arts match. She is part of the event's ceremony, typically walking around the ring between rounds.
The term "ring girl" is used specifically in the context of combat sports events. It refers to a person who performs a ceremonial role.
Examples: * The ring girl circled the ring, holding the card high to show it was the start of the fifth round. * Between rounds, the ring girl entered to signal the upcoming round number to the audience and fighters. * His job at the fight night was to coordinate the ring girls and their schedule.
- The role of the ring girl is often debated, with discussions focusing on its place as a tradition versus modern views on event presentation.
- In some promotions, the title "ring girl" has been updated to terms like "round card holder" or "brand ambassador."
- Ring card girl: A synonymous term used interchangeably with "ring girl."
- Round card girl: Another variant emphasizing the card she holds.
- Octagon girl: The specific term used for a ring girl in the UFC, which uses an octagonal cage instead of a traditional ring.
- Round card holder
- Card girl
The term exclusively refers to the ceremonial role in combat sports. It is not used for female participants in the actual fighting (those are "fighters" or "boxers"), nor for officials like referees.
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a young woman who holds up cards indicating the number of the next round at prize fights
