Sophie Cunningham stuns as UFC 329 ring girl in cameo appearance
Key Points:
- Sophie Cunningham, a WNBA star and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, surprised fans by serving as a UFC ring girl at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, holding the ring card during a fight.
- Cunningham's appearance was impromptu, confirmed by UFC president Dana White, who said she asked to do it just eight minutes before stepping into the octagon.
- The 6-foot-1 athlete walked barefoot around the octagon, wearing casual black attire, and received enthusiastic support from fans and fellow ring girls.
- The crowd was energized as fan favorite Paddy Pimblett entered the octagon, and Cunningham's unexpected role added to the excitement.
- Pimblett quickly secured a first-round submission victory with a Peruvian necktie maneuver over Benoit-Saint Denis.