Dana White: How WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Became a Ring Girl at UFC 329
Sophie Cunningham joked to Dana White about the role and held up the round card for Paddy Pimblett’s fight.
- On Saturday, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham participated in UFC 329 as a ring girl, with UFC President Dana White revealing she accepted the role less than ten minutes before the fight.
- Cunningham told reporters on Sunday the opportunity arose spontaneously when she joked to White about being a ring girl, and he accepted the offer immediately.
- White later attended the Indiana Fever's 109-75 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday, where Cunningham scored 20 points after hitting 6 of 7 three-point attempts.
- Many fans interpreted the UFC excursion as Cunningham "leaning into MAGA," citing perceived links to United States President Donald Trump, though she has not appeared bothered by criticism.
- Addressing past assumptions, Cunningham stated in an interview with The New York Times last year that she is "right in the middle," emphasizing she agrees and disagrees with both sides.
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Sophie Cunningham Reacts To Becoming A UFC Ring Card Girl For One Night
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham had the time of her life becoming a UFC ring card girl. On Saturday, UFC 329 took place in Las Vegas and featured the ill-fated comeback of Conor McGregor. During the event, Cunningham was seen serving as a ring card girl for one round. Sophie Cunningham is the special guest octagon […] The post Sophie Cunningham Reacts To Becoming A UFC Ring Card Girl For One Night appeared first on BroBible.
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