The Sky might have had a rough one to the Valkyries, but Angel Reese clearly wasn’t about to waste her weekend sulking. A 4-day break was on the way, after all. And while her squad might be preparing to save themselves from another 38-point beatdown from the Storm, the Chi-Town Barbie decided to swap her hardwood heartbreak for some octagon action. Reese just pulled up cage-side for UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev on August 17, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, IL.

And of course, wherever Angel goes, the cameras follow. True to form, she didn’t leave it to the paparazzi this time. Rather, she posted her own Instagram story straight from the fight. It gave the fans a full view of the madness. Now, Angel’s night out instantly set X ablaze. She even posted “UFC is so cool but SCARY😭🫣,” in the middle of the fight. You bet it was scary because it wasn’t just any fight night.

After all, it is a blockbuster middleweight championship showdown, with 185-pound king Dricus Du Plessis defending his title against undefeated No. 3 contender Khamzat Chimaev. And if that wasn’t enough fireworks, fans also got a striker’s delight as No. 9 Jared Cannonier squared off against the electrifying Michael “Venom” Page. The visuals from the fight made Reese double down on her take (more on that later). So, let’s look at the best of the fan reactions lined up next.

Angel Reese Steals the Show at UFC 319

As the livestream caught Angel Reese’s glimpse for just a second, the social media lit up like fireworks. One fan joked, “Me making everyone look at the TV ‘cause I think I saw Angel Reese at UFC 319.” Another chimed in, “Ooh Angel Reese looked good there.” But it wasn’t just about her looks. Some eagle-eyed viewers even noticed who was sitting beside her. One fan tagged a reporter and wrote, “@TheFrankIsola Angel Reese is at the UFC fights with Wendell Carter. Need the damn drop because she’s looking good.”

Yes, that’s none other than her rumored boyfriend, Orlando Magic’s 6-foot-10 center, Wendell Carter Jr. Although neither Carter Jr. nor Reese has confirmed their relationship, their recent linkups keep fans buzzing. During WNBA All-Star Weekend, Carter Jr. was spotted courtside. He was not there for his own game, but for Angel Reese. He even wore an Angel Reese T-shirt while posing with her after the game, a move fans definitely didn’t miss. So when viewers wrote, “I’m watching this UFC fight & I see Wendell Carter & Angel Reese posted 😂,” the dots weren’t hard to connect.

For the fans asking, “@ufc who’s sitting with Angel Reese?” – now you know. But they weren’t the only big names in the building. Another high-profile presence was none other than Orlando Bloom. As one person joked, “UFC team didn’t highlight Angel Reese even though you clearly see her there sitting behind Orlando Bloom lol.” Yep, the very same “The Cut” actor who once played a retired boxer fighting for one last title shot. Turns out, his fight journey didn’t end on screen. Orlando Bloom even posted his own Instagram story showing off the electric United Center crowd.

While Bloom seemed all-in on the action, some fans thought Reese wasn’t. Comments like “Angel Reese at UFC looking uninterested AF” popped up. But that take doesn’t exactly hold up. Angel Reese doubled down on her earlier comment about UFC being “scary” by posting another Instagram story. This time, she captured a victorious fighter celebrating wildly while medics swarmed his opponent on the ground. She captioned it simply: “This is so scary to watch 😭.” Proof enough she was invested (maybe a little too much) in the octagon chaos.

Sure, maybe Reese didn’t know exactly what to expect stepping into UFC night, but fans certainly didn’t expect her. And her surprise appearance might’ve even won over some critics. One person admitted: “Angel Reese sighting at #UFC319 👀 I’m done being a hater 🙋‍♂️.” That’s definitely a softer reaction than what she once got from UFC legend Chael Sonnen. Back when a tweet reported on Reese’s LSU suspension due to low GPA, calling her a “star basketball player,” Sonnen quote-retweeted it with just two words: “Star.” Typo?

If that’s shade or not, we aren’t sure. What is clear is that he’s kept a curious eye on the WNBA. Even during the league’s recent All-Star Weekend “Pay Us What You Owe Us” campaign, Sonnen piped up asking, “Who are they talking to? What are they owed? Fill me in.”

But let’s end the judgment chain and focus on what matters. The fans loved seeing Angel Reese cage-side, even if she found it “scary.” She’s just proving she can draw attention anywhere. So, are you loving Angel Reese’s UFC cameo as much as the fans? Let us know in the comments below!