Sophie Cunningham and Max Holloway Exchange Viral Points After UFC 329 Main Event

Following the UFC 329 main event between Max Holloway and Conor McGregor on Monday, July 13, a fun crossover moment unfolded inside the Octagon when WNBA star Sophie Cunningham — who was serving as a special guest Octagon girl for the event — stepped in and engaged in a friendly point-off with Holloway.

The exchange was a mutual nod to each athlete’s signature celebration. Holloway performed Cunningham’s viral pointing gesture, originally made famous during a game against DeWanna Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury, while Cunningham fired back with Holloway’s own trademark point. The moment quickly became a highlight of the post-fight festivities, blending two distinct sports worlds in a light-hearted, crowd-pleasing display.

Cunningham’s pointing celebration had already taken on a life of its own in basketball circles, so seeing it replicated by one of MMA’s most recognizable personalities only adds to its cultural reach. For Holloway, it was another example of the charismatic showmanship that has made him one of combat sports’ most beloved figures regardless of the outcome of any given fight.

It’s the kind of spontaneous, genuine moment that tends to travel well beyond the core audience of either sport — and on a night as big as UFC 329, it gave fans something to smile about long after the final bell.