Featured Boxing & MMA Ring Card Girl: Nicole Craner
If Nicole Craner looks familiar to you, then don’t act so surprised. You’ve probably seen her in more than one place already, from Maxim Hometown Hotties, to working the cage as a Strikeforce ring card girl, doing Playboy Intimates photo shoots and on down the line from there. Right here, we have a special feature photo gallery for you of some unbelievably sexy Nicole Craner pictures, as well as a great Q&A interview with her to get to know her a bit better. Dive in a take a look!
You can see more of Nicole at her Facebook page, or you can follow her @NicoleCraner on Twitter.
The Nicole Craner Feature Photo Gallery
Nicole Craner Stats & Interview
- Hometown: Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho
- Residence: Longview, Washington
- Age: 33
- Full-time Occupation: Model/Legal Secretary
How did you get started with modeling, and how did you get involved with being a card girl?
I have always wanted to model since I was little. I decided to take some pics with a local photographer that I knew since high school and then I entered them into the Maxim Hometown Hottie Contest. Everything kind of took off from there. I have always had a passion for MMA and I used to watch the UFC when it first started. I sent my pics to the person in charge for the Strikeforce ring girls and was chosen to ringcard Shamrock v. Cung Le.
How many events have you worked?
I have worked many different events for various organizations such as Strikeforce, Pro Battle MMA, Shark Fights and Tuff Nuff.
What’s the biggest event you’ve worked, or the favorite one you’ve been a part of?
I think my favorite was one of my first ones, Shamrock vs. Cung Le . It was amazing to watch them fight front and center. There was so much energy in the air and the stadium was packed!
What’s the best part of your job?
The fans. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for them. I am always appreciative for the support and messages I receive.
Are you a big MMA or boxing fan? Any favorite fights or fighters?
I am more of an MMA fan although I love boxing too. I think MMA has a lot more technique and diversity to it. I have a few favorite fighters that I always root for. Royce Gracie is my ultimate favorite as I started watching the UFC when he was in it. I am a huge BJ Penn fan and I also love to watch Nick Diaz fight.
Have you ever worked a boxing event, or only MMA?
Only MMA but I would love to work a boxing event if I was ever asked to.
Most memorable experience on the job?
I love the kids and taking pictures with them. They are so shy and cute!
Any mishaps, embarrassing moments or other things you’d rather not remember from your time as a ring card girl?
I haven’t fallen yet… (laughs) but you always have to be on the lookout for cords, cameras, camera men, and things that can get in your way.
What are your goals in the industry or with your career?
To stay true to who I am and to keep dreaming. As far as ring carding, if a great opportunity arose, I would probably take it but for now, I am just enjoying my passion which is modeling. I plan on going to Law School in the future.
Thanks for checking out our special feature with the sexy Nicole Craner. You can keep up with her on her Twitter account, @NicoleCraner.
