Sophie Cunningham serves as Octagon Girl at UFC 329 event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Sophie Cunningham, a WNBA star with the Indiana Fever, appeared as a guest Octagon Girl at UFC 329 on July 12, 2026. UFC CEO Dana White announced that her participation was decided just eight minutes before she took to the Octagon. Cunningham embraced the role, incorporating her signature finger-pointing gesture during the event. She attended alongside other celebrities and was noted for her dynamic presence at the fight, particularly during Max Holloway's match against Conor McGregor.
- •Sophie Cunningham featured as a guest Octagon Girl at UFC 329.
- •Dana White confirmed her role was an impromptu decision.
- •Cunningham is known for her play with the Indiana Fever.
- •She performed her signature gesture during the event.
- •Max Holloway faced Conor McGregor at UFC 329.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White reveals how WNBA star Sophie Cunningham became a ring girl at UFC 329
"Viral WNBA star Sophie Cunningham was a guest Octagon Girl at UFC 329.
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