May 12, 2023 - A year ago today, I made my #MMA debut as a #cageannouncer for @upnextfighting. #Swipe to see my very first cage introduction featuring @kester.abad, who also made his #debut that night. I remember thinking if I belonged inside the cage. And thanks to the people who have supported me, the cage became my #home 💙 #THANKYOU to my #UNF family @krisbuck555 @vickyb555 @ryan_buckner @mirjaclyn @mrlightsout21 @jeramie @ashleemma @theschmo312 @tkeneley @jonathanking_tcr @brendanboogie @smoothjeff_ @coulter.media @chadsavagegeorge @dawa_maa @_angiebangie (and more!) for welcoming me with open arms and for helping me learn the AMAZING world of #mixedmartialarts. To @bashboxing, THANK YOU for taking a chance on me and for helping me prep for my very first MMA show. I really appreciated your patience, especially when I had TONS of questions. To @fearlessfeisty_angel101and the @camo.m.m.a team that helped me navigate my very first #amateurshow, THANK YOU. I love working with all of you and have learned A LOT since Day 1. To @sbrflores, THANK YOU for taking the time on that day to give me some valuable advice pre AND post show. I really appreciate it, and I STILL follow your advice for every single show that I do 😁 To the #photographers, #fighters, and EVERYONE that I met on this day, THANK YOU for your #kindness and #positiveenergy. It really helped me feel excited and enjoy my very first MMA event. I could not ask for a better debut. #ThankYouMMA 👊 I'm forever #grateful 🙏🥲 #rainecruz #ringannouncer #ringsideraine #UpNextVsEverybody #upnextfighting #unf8 #commercecasino #happyanniversary #femaleringannouncer #filipina #pinay #combatsports #mondaymotivation #motivationmonday
One of the best scenes in #MMA is seeing the level of #RESPECT between two fighters who just went to war against each other 🙏 #tbt #UNF19 @upnextfighting 📸 @theiroldstuff #rainecruz #ringannouncer #ringsideraine #UNF #upnextfighting #UpNextVsEverybody #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #throwback #throwbackthursday #ufcbound #risingstars #amatuermma #thursdaymood #sanbernardino #orangepavilion #dreamchaser #gamechanger
To borrow a line from @therock, #FINALLY I'm.....home 🩵 #Thankful for the first-ever @upnextfighting event in my home turf of the #InlandEmpire ☝️ It was great to introduce fighters from our area, especially #TheChamp @mejalee who gave me a #fistbump after I announced him in the #mainevent of #UNF18 👊 #UpNextVsEverybody 📸 @icaptureviolence #HairCare @pura_dor #unf #UpNextFighting #sanbernardino #orangepavilion #rainecruz #ringannouncer #cageannouncer #mixedmartialarts #mma #combatsports #ie #ufcbound #thankfultuesday #risingstars #amateurmma
Tap 🖤 to join us in wishing a happy birthday to the big boss man, @krisbuck555! #UpNextvsEverybody
If you're ready for #UNF18 TOMORROW, #GiveMeAHellYeah 👊 @upnextfighting @nationalorangeshowfair 📸 @icaptureviolence #UNF #mma @nationalorangeshowfair #mixedmartialarts #combatsports # #amateurmma #risingstars #UpNextFighting #UpNextVsEverybody #rainecruz #ringannouncer #femaleringannouncer #cageannouncer #gamechanger
Here's a look back to a few weeks ago when I announced our #RisingStars at #UNF17 🫡 Can't wait to announce some more of our up and coming fighters this Saturday at #UNF18 👊 @upnextfighting #UNF #UpNextVsEverybody 📸 @theiroldstuff #unfrisingstars #armeniansoldier #mikebeltran #rainecruz #ringsideraine #mma #mixedmartialarts #amateurfighter #ammys #combatsports #femaleringannouncer # #gamechanger #wbw #waybackwednesday
One week 'til #UNF18 LIVE from the @nationalorangeshowfair in #SanBernardino ☝️ Get your tickets now @upnextfighting 👊 #UpNextVsEverybody #UNF #IE #InlandEmpire 📸 @aloimages #rainecruz #ringsideraine #ringannouncer #cageannouncer #femaleringannouncer #mma #combatsports #mixedmartialarts #unfrisingstars #risingstars #ufc300
The "Raine" before the storm⚡️ There's definitely a 100% chance of Raine at #UNF17 👊 @upnextfighting 📸 @aloimages 🎶 #GameChanger @cameronjamesmusicofficial #rainecruz #ringsideraine #ringannouncer #cageannouncer #mmaannouncer #mma #mixedmartialarts @danawhite #ufc #combatsports #femaleringannouncer #gamechanger #UpNextVsEverybody #upnextfighting #UNF
#Throwback to #UNF16 with the #YoungestRingAnnouncer in the world @cameronmichaelofficial 🎤 We will see you this Saturday @burbankmarriott for #UNF17 👊 @upnextfighting #ringannouncer #cageannouncer #mma #mixedmartialarts #UNF #upnextfighting #UpNextVsEverybody #ThrowbackThursday #tbt #rainecruz #ringsideraine #killercam #cameronmichael
ONE WEEK away 'til #UNF17 ☝️ Get your tickets now @upnextfighting and see you soon at the @burbankmarriott Convention Center 👊 #LetsGo 🙌 #UpNextVsEverybody 📸 @aloimages #rainecruz #ringsideraine #ringannouncer #UNF #upnextfighting #mma #cageannouncer #femaleringannouncer #femalecageannouncer #combatsports #mixedmartialarts #professionalmma #amateurmma #risingstars #fightnight
A week ago today, "The Bully" faced "Ricardiño" for the #UNF #BantamweightChampionship! Congratulations again to @a.romeromma and kudos to @ricardodiasmma for a great showdown 👊 #AndNew #UNF16 @upnextfighting 📸 @theiroldstuff #mma #upnextfighting #UpNextVsEverybody #rainecruz #ringannouncer #ringsideraine #anthonyromero #ricardodias #ufcbound #chrisleben #ufc #combatsports #fightnight #losangeles #commercecasino #mixedmartialarts
You can tell by the smiles on our faces that WE LOVE WHAT WE DO 💙 Always a pleasure to work with the #RebelGirl @ashleemma @upnextfighting 👊 #UpNextVsEverybody #UNF 📸 @aloimages #aes #ashleeevanssmith #rainecruz #ringannouncer #ringsideraine #cageannouncer #womeninsports #womeninmma #mma #upnextfighting #whoruntheworldgirls #combatsports #commercecasino #loaangeles #mixedmartialarts
Honored to announce our fighters at #UNF16 and #thankful for another chance to live my dream 👊 @upnextfighting #UpNextVsEverybody #UNF #cageannouncer 📸 @maracuja.jpeg 🇵🇭 #ringannouncer #rainecruz #ringsideraine #mma #femaleringannouncer #femalecageannouncer #combatsports #mixedmartialarts #filipina #losangeles #commercecasino @danawhite
ONE WEEK 'til #UNF16 ☝️ Go to @upnextfighting now to get your tickets! #UpNextVsEverybody #UNF #mma #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #rainecruz #ringsideraine #ringannouncer #fightnight #cageannouncer #femalecageannouncer #femaleringannouncer #pinay #unf #ufc
So why can't you see? #YouBelongWithMe ☝️ #HappyValentinesDay y'all 💙 📸 @icaptureviolence @upnextfighting 🎵 @taylorswift #sequinblazer @lulus #rainecruz #ringannouncer #ringsideraine #mma #femaleringannouncer #cageannouncer #unf #UpNextVsEverybody #upnextfighting #mixedmartialarts #hairflip #vday #valentines #pinay
#Winningmoments like this won't be possible without the AMAZING people who worked hard behind the scenes! BIG SHOUTOUT to @mike_sydara for helping me get ALL of the info that I needed for each bout and to the #UNF15 production team (there's more of them that I need pics with!) for covering #UNF15 👊 #UpNextVsEverybody @upnextfighting 📸 @maracuja.jpeg ❤️ #UNF #upnextfighting #rainecruz #ringsideraine #ringannouncer #cageannouncer #mma #mixedmartialarts #thankfultuesday
If you had fun at #UNF15, give me a hell yeah 👊 @upnextfighting #upnextvseverybody #UNF 📸 @theiroldstuff #sequinblazer @lulus #LockedKissInk @maccosmetics #raineccruz #ringsideraine #ringannouncer #mma #UpNextFighting #cageannouncer #thankful #combatsports #femaleringannouncer #mixedmartialarts #sundaymood #losangeles #socalmma #ufc #ufcbound
How many KOs are we going to see at #UNF15 🤔 Vote below ⬇️ @upnextfighting #upnextvseverybody 📸 @icaptureviolence #mma #combatsports #mixedmartialarts #UNF #UpNextFighting #IGpoll #InstagramPoll #mmapoll
ONE MORE WEEK 'til #UNF15 ☝️ Can't wait to be back inside the cage and share my #passion to all of you 👊 @upnextfighting 📸 @theiroldstuff #upnextvseverybody #ringannouncer #ringsideraine #rainecruz #UNF #mma #cageannouncer #femaleringannouncer #LosAngeles #mmaevent #dreamchaser #ufc #ufc297 #upnextfighting #mixedmartialarts #combatsports
Who Has The Best Caption for Coach Jason ? 😂 #UpNextVsEverybody
Happy Birthday to the young 🇲🇽🐐 @yunggritty """" I want to take a moment to express how incredibly proud and moved I am by your journey. Watching you grow into the remarkable young man you've become has been a profound BLESSING Your path to Lyrical greatness has been anything but ordinary..... You've EARNED the respect from legends 1 by 1 the AUTHENTIC way...... not through shortcuts or superficial hype, but through your raw talent and relentless dedication being in the studio making quality music all races can vouche for.... Every year You've stepped ur BARS up & shown the world what a true MC is all about... 2024 is YOURS for the taking....you always been diffrent.... You're not just a temporary rapper.... you're a force to be reckoned with, a symbol of longevity, and a rare gem cut from a different cloth. I can't express how excited I am to see you finally start receiving the recognition and success you so rightfully deserve...... Your journey has been a testament to resilience.....and I've always been proud since day UNO..... Let's make 2024 a year to remember, where your talent and dedication shine brighter than ever b4""" 💨💨😤 #Grittystyle4Life #ElUno #TheBrownGoat2024 #UpNextVsEverybody
This cage is #HOME 💙 Thank you @upnextfighting for opening the cage for me this year to be your #cageannouncer 👊 #UNF14 #UpNextVsEverybody 📸 @jimid_photos #rainecruz #ringannouncer #RingsideRaine #upnextfighting #mmaannouncer #filipina #dreamchaser #femaleringannouncer #combatsports #ufc #unf #UNFrisingstars #risingstars #commercecasino
Some of the @fightinsightpodcast alumni at #UNF14! Always great to work with @chrislebenmma and @michaelbellmma 🙌 And yes, @giannivazquezmma and I finally did the #fistbump 👊😁 @upnextfighting #UpNextVsEverybody #UNF #mma #combatsports #mixedmartialarts #chrisleben #mikebell #giannivazquez #ringannouncer #rainesworld #cageannouncer
Missing a lot of my #UNFfamily in this post, but I want to thank @upnextfighting for an amazing 2023 and for the AMAZING #team that we have 💙 I feel honored and #blessed to be a part of #UNF 👊💜🙏 #UpNextVsEverybody #upnextfighting #UNFtakeover #UNF14 #rainecruz #ringsideraine #ringannouncer #mma #combatsports #losangeles #mmaevent #cageannouncer #mixedmartialarts
#Thankful #grateful and #blessed to start my #MMA journey with @upnextfighting this year 💙 #HappyThanksgiving to my #UNF family and to all of you who have been supporting me ☝️ #RingsideRaine #rainecruz #upnextfighting #UpNextVsEverybody #ringannouncer #cageannouncer m #combatsports #femaleringannouncer #rainesworld
"Do what you love. Love what you do..." A beautiful quote that I heard from @shanknapp from her interview with us on @fightinsightpodcast 💜 Thank you so much to @icaptureviolence and @jimid_photos for capturing these moments from #UNF13. I LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOOOVE being inside the cage and announcing all of the fighters who have put in so much work to fight for their dreams 👊 @upnextfighting #UpNextVsEverybody #UNF ✨️outfit @lulus #ringannouncer #rainecruz #ringsideraine #femaleringannouncer #cageannouncer #mma #mmaevent #upnextfighting #pinaypower #filipina #aapi #dreamchaser #combatsports
#AnotherOne ☝️ #Thankful for another AMAZING #mmaevent @upnextfighting 🙏 #UNF13 #UpNextVsEverybody #UNF 📸 @maracuja.jpeg #rainecruz #ringsideraine #ringannouncer #cageannouncer #mmaevent #MMA #combatsports #femaleringannouncer #dreamchaser #pinaypower
HUUUGE THANK YOU to my #tagteampartner at #UNF13 🙌 It was so great to work with the AMAZING @emceechadfishburne @upnextfighting! #ringannouncers #UNF #UpNextVsEverybody #chadfishburne #emcee #rainecruz #ringsideraine #mmaevent #cageannouncers #MMA #mmaannouncer #happysunday
This is me telling YOU that it's the #FinalCountdown for #UNF13 THIS SATURDAY! Get your tickets now @upnextfighting! #UpNextVsEverybody 📷 @fightersfightmedia #ringsideraine #rainecruz #upnextfighting #mondayvibes #mma #fightnight #motivationmonday #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #ringannouncer #femaleannouncer #femaleringannouncer #dreamchaser
3/4s of the @upnextfighting broadcasting team! Missing the lovely @ashleemma #upnextvseverybody
#Thankful for my first pro #MMA show ☝️ @upnextfighting #UNF11 #thankfultuesday #rainecruz #ringannouncer #ringsideraine #imtheone #femaleannouncer #upnextfighting #unf #upnextvseverybody #dreamchaser #ufc #mixedmartialarts #promma #risingstar #pinay #aapi #filipina #discoverunder5k
This #UpNextVsEverybody new chapter in my life will explain the true definition of what #InteGRITTY means with ZERO Distractions‼️ New MMA HISTORY is in full motion ✅️ And for those that asked on DM.......@upnextfighting is not just a name....it's a STATEMENT that signifies the RISE of a NEW force that will reshape the landscape of MMA‼️My Word‼️ The BLESSINGS CONTINUE ⤵️ (Keep watching) 🙏🏾 🎯 music by @tooshort
This #UpNextVsEverybody new chapter in my life will explain the true definition of what #InteGRITTY means with ZERO Distractions‼️ New MMA HISTORY is in full motion ✅️ And for those that asked on DM.....🗣 """@upnextfighting is not just a name....it's a STATEMENT that signifies the RISE of a NEW force that will reshape the landscape of MMA‼️My Word‼️"""" -FrankNittyLBC The BLESSINGS CONTINUE ⤵️ (Keep watching) 🙏🏾 🎯 music by @tooshort 🔄 [New #YungGritty"Glory Ep" available on all digital platforms]
ONE WEEK left until #UNF11 ☝️ Get your tickets now and witness the amazing showdown LIVE @upnextfighting 👊 #upnextvseverybody #UNF #MakeItRaine #upnextfighting #mma #amateurmma #promma #cageannouncer #ringannouncer #rainecruz #ringsideraine #filipina #femaleannouncer #pinay #aapi @ufc @pflmma #discoverunder5k #followmyjourney
One gloving it the whole night like M.J. Always have a good time working with UNF. @upnextfighting 📸: @theiroldstuff <—Thank you! #mma #mmaglove #fightphotography #noglovenolove #upnext #unf #upnextvseverybody #upnextfighting
Two events in less than 3 weeks! Got to give it up to all the UNF crew for all the amazing work they do. #upnext #unf #upnextvseverybody #clubunf #mma #mmatakeover
"I'm on the right track, baby, I was #BornThisWay" 💜🎤 #Thankful for moments like this where I can share my #passion for ring announcing 🙏 #makeitraine #ringsideraine #rainecruz 📸 @icaptureviolence 🎶 @ladygaga @upnextfighting #UNF #upnextfighting #upnextvseverybody #throwbackthursday #tbt #throwback #pinaypower #dreamchaser #ringannouncer #cageannouncer #fightnight #mmagirl #mmaannouncer #womeninsports #womeninmma #ufcbound #UNF9 #UNFRisingStars
Thank you to @f00x_photography for this photo 🤩 Crazy how she mentioned to our mutual friend that she was at #UNF9, and lo and behold, they found out that @ringsideraine is the lady in this picture 😁 #itsasmallworldafterall @upnextfighting #UNF #UpNextVsEverybody #rainecruz #waybackwednesday #wbw #mykindofhigh #favoritekindofhigh #ringannouncer #cageannouncer #mmaannouncer #femaleannouncer #ringsideraine #pinaypower #pinaypride #aapi
What an amazing night @upnextfighting ! The absolute best promotion on the rise today. Thank you to my broadcast colleagues @tkeneley @sbrflores @theschmo312 @ashleemma @ringsideraine. And a special thanks to the whole team @vickyb555 @krisbuck555 @mrlightsout21 @bashboxing @brendanboogie and the rest of the amazing team@behind the scenes that made the night possible! However the biggest shout out goes to all the fighters that left it all inside the cage, you are all gladiators! #mma #upnextfighting #upnextvseverybody
From this day forward....Expect nothing but GREATNESS in what we got planned together for the #MMA Fighting world‼️ @upnextfighting & #Grittystyle is OFFICIAL 😤 The Blessings Continue ⤵️ ""This #UpNextVsEverybody Movement ... is more than just a saying... its a NEW STATEMENT & we just getting started.""' 🎯 Stay tuned in....we have a HUGE play in motion come #July20th Keep watchN >>>>>>>> 📽🎬 🔄 Huge S/O to the team #YungGritty #Vision #GrittystyleFamily #TheLavarFamily #TheBuckersFamily & the whole #UNF staff ...BTS putting in work the authentic way.....LFG💪🏾
#Blessed to have people who support me and my dream 🥲 HUGE #THANKYOU to my friends for coming to #UNF9 last night! T'was the first time that I have a group of friends see me do what I love to do ❤️ 📷 @adamhendershott @upnextfighting #upnextvseverybody #ringsideraine #ringannouncer #cageannouncer #mmaannouncer #rainecruz #filipina #grateful #thankful #happysunday #friends #mmaevent #unf #upnextfighting
Thinking about how #AWESOME our July 1st show would be @upnextfighting 🔥 Thank you so much to @adamhendershott for this photo 🤩 #UNF #upnextfighting #risingstars #upnextvseverybody #cageannouncer #UNFRisingStars #rainecruz #pinay #aapi #asianamerican #filipina #femaleringannouncer #femalecageannouncer #breakbarriers #dreamchaser #fyp #discoverunder5k #happysunday #countrygirl