Sophie Cunningham as UFC ring girl at Conor McGregor fight in 9 photos
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham is trending following her ring girl debut at UFC 329 and a subsequent high-scoring game against the Las Vegas Aces.
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Sophie Cunningham appeared as a ring girl at UFC 329 during a Conor McGregor fight. Less than 24 hours after the appearance, Cunningham competed against the Las Vegas Aces, where she recorded six three-pointers.
Coverage from USA Today focuses on visual documentation of the appearance, while Fox News and Yahoo Sports highlight the quick turnaround between the Octagon and her basketball performance. Athlon Sports and Yahoo Sports also report on reactions from teammate Caitlin Clark regarding the event.
Future coverage may follow the continued reactions of fans and players to Cunningham's cross-sport appearance.
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Quick answers
Which UFC event did Sophie Cunningham appear in?
She appeared as a ring girl at UFC 329.
How did Cunningham perform in her subsequent basketball game?
According to Yahoo Sports, she scored six threes against the Las Vegas Aces.
Who else was mentioned in relation to this event?
Caitlin Clark of the Fever is mentioned in coverage regarding her reactions to Cunningham's debut.
Coverage (5)
- Caitlin Clark’s Honest Admission About Sophie Cunningham’s UFC Appearance Athlon Sports · 1d ago
- “No Ring Girl Hangover”: Sophie Cunningham Sends Fans Into Frenzy With 6 Threes Against Aces After UFC 329 Debut Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- “Caitlin Clark on a Budget”: Fever Star Cracks Up Fans After Revealing Subscription Struggles to Watch Sophie Cunningham’s Ring Girl Debut Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Sophie Cunningham went from UFC 329 Octagon girl to torching the Las Vegas Aces in under 24 hours Fox News · 1d ago
- Sophie Cunningham as UFC ring girl at Conor McGregor fight in 9 photos USA Today · 1d ago broke it first
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