Sophie Cunningham appears as Octagon Girl at UFC fights in Las Vegas
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 3:44 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Sophie Cunningham, guard for the Indiana Fever, made a surprise appearance as an Octagon Girl during UFC fights on Saturday in Las Vegas. This event preceded her team's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. The stint marks Cunningham's second high-profile appearance, following her feature on James Corden's World Cup talk show. Her unexpected role drew attention on social media, especially among fans of the Fever, as they noted her participation in the UFC setting.
- •Cunningham joined the UFC Octagon Girls during fights in Las Vegas.
- •Her appearance was prior to the Fever's game against the Aces on Sunday.
- •This is her second notable appearance after featured on James Corden's talk show.
- •Social media buzzed with reactions to her UFC role.
- •The Fever previously defeated the Aces last Sunday.
- 5:15 AMCBS Sports — UFC 329: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham makes surprise cameo as Octagon girl
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham makes surprise appearance at UFC fights as 'Octagon Girl'
"Cunningham walked around the Octagon holding the round number to start Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis
"Where else will Sophie Cunningham show up in the sports world?
Sources
External links- CBS SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:15 AMUFC 329: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham makes surprise cameo as Octagon girl
Cunningham walked around the Octagon holding the round number to start Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 3:44 AMSophie Cunningham makes surprise appearance at UFC fights as 'Octagon Girl'
Where else will Sophie Cunningham show up in the sports world?
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