Sophie Cunningham appears as UFC ring girl at Conor McGregor fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Sophie Cunningham made a surprise appearance as a ring girl at UFC 329 on July 12, 2026, just a day before the Indiana Fever faced the Las Vegas Aces. Dressed in black, Cunningham walked around the Octagon, where she drew significant attention from fans. UFC president Dana White noted that her decision to participate occurred mere minutes before her debut in the role. This event adds to Cunningham's growing profile in sports, having recently featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition.
- •Cunningham attended UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- •Max Holloway fought Conor McGregor in a featured bout at the event.
- •Dana White confirmed that Cunningham's participation was unplanned.
- •Cunningham's focus returns to the Fever as they play the Aces soon.
- •Her UFC role comes as she gains recognition in the WNBA and beyond.
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham makes surprise appearance as UFC ring girl at Conor McGregor fight
"The Fever star made quite the appearance.
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