Dana White Details Surprise UFC 329 Ring Girl Appearance
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Dana White Details Surprise UFC 329 Ring Girl Appearance

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LAS VEGAS – UFC President Dana White revealed the unexpected circumstances surrounding Sophie Cunningham’s appearance as a ring girl at UFC 329. The appearance wasn't planned, stemming from an impromptu request during the event.

White explained that Cunningham, who was already present at the fight as a guest of light flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja, volunteered to fill in when one of the scheduled ring girls encountered an issue. “She just raised her hand and said ‘I’ll do it,’” White stated according to the New York Post.

The UFC 329 event took place on Saturday, March 9th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Cunningham's unexpected turn as a ring girl quickly went viral online, generating significant buzz around the event.

White emphasized that it was a spontaneous decision driven by Cunningham’s willingness to help out. “It wasn’t part of the plan,” he said. The UFC President seemed amused by the situation and acknowledged the positive reaction to Cunningham's appearance.

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