In the high-octane world of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), few figures are as recognizable as Kaitlyn Bertrand.
However, the two-time “Ring Girl of the Year” recently found herself fighting a different kind of battle—one against online trolls and persistent plastic surgery allegations following her highly anticipated return to the ring.
Bertrand, 26, made her first appearance since last summer at a recent BKFC event, looking as radiant as ever.
While the majority of her 154,000 Instagram followers celebrated her comeback, a vocal minority began questioning her “bounced-back” physique, with many attributing her fitness to surgical intervention.
“I Had a Baby and Bounced Back”: Bertrand Sets the Record Straight
Taking to her Instagram stories to address the noise, the Florida-based influencer didn’t hold back. “Y’all call everything surgery when it’s not relatable,” she fired back.
“I had a baby and bounced back… and the funniest thing is I don’t even consider myself close to my goal yet.”
Bertrand’s transformation is the result of discipline rather than the surgeon’s knife. The model welcomed her son, Liam Gianni Perez, on January 11, 2026, with her partner and fellow BKFC star, Guillermo Perez.
Documenting her journey online, she shared a powerful comparison of her body nine months apart, labeling it a testament to “two kinds of strength.”
Bertrand’s rise to fame has been meteoric. Originally a realtor in Southern Florida, she was hired for a single BKFC event in 2020 and quickly became the organization’s “OG” ring girl.
Her professional dedication earned her the Ring Girl of the Year title for both 2023 and 2024, a feat that even caught the eye of UFC legend and BKFC stakeholder Conor McGregor.
McGregor, who recently hailed her as his “World Champion,” has been a vocal supporter of Bertrand’s impact on the sport.
Beyond the squared circle, she has diversified her career as a fitness magazine cover model and influencer, proving that her appeal transcends the combat sports niche.
The Science of the “Bounce Back”
For Bertrand, the secret to her post-pregnancy physique isn’t a “magic pill” but a protein-heavy diet and consistent activity, including stroller 5K runs. By sharing her journey, she hopes to inspire other mothers who feel pressured by the “perfect” images often found on social media.
As BKFC continues its global expansion, Bertrand remains a central figure in the promotion’s identity. With the 2025 awards on the horizon, fans are already speculating if she will secure a historic third consecutive title.