Stunning BKFC model Kaitlyn Bertrand wins Ring Girl of the Year award as Conor McGregor hails ‘my world champion'
KAITLYN BERTRAND is hotter property than ever after the realtor was named Ring Girl of the Year - AGAIN.
UFC legend Conor McGregor led gushing praise for the model by calling her "My World Champion!"
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Kaitlyn, 25, is a big hit ringside in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
And she was as pleased as punch with her latest success.
The American told her 154,000 Instagram followers: "I'm beyond grateful to have been voted Ring Girl of the Year for both 2023 & 2024!
"This past year has been a whirlwind of back to back shows, and I can't thank you all enough for the love and support.
"It means everything to be recognized doing what I love."
Irish fighter McGregor was one of the first to move in with congratulations for the estate agent.
And her fellow ring girl Chelsea Brea posted: "Proud of you, love you."
Many fans now hope Kaitlyn can add mixed martial arts to her ring-roaming CV.
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One said: "Need her in the UFC."
And she'd be certainly be an asset if another enthusiast was correct with his verdict.
He wrote: "Definitely the hottest ring girl to ever exist."
That verdict won the battle of compliments by a knockout - with "so pretty" and "absolutely gorgeous" just gentle sparring by comparison.
Now the property-selling social media star will be targeting a third annual ring girl award.
And if the Instagram replies to her latest honour are anything to go by, that will be an easy sale!
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