Cristiano Ronaldo was always a fan of combat sports. But he now takes his passion to a whole new level.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been hailed as one of football’s greatest players. soccer His fame has transcended the world of sport. soccer He has earned the most money among athletes in recent years.
Since signing with Saudi Arabian, the Portuguese star has appeared at many combat sports events. soccer club, Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo’s MMA passion led him into a brief fight with UFC champ Ilia Topuria in the last year after Ronaldo said Max Holloway will beat him when they meet at UFC 308
The two stars have seemingly put behind them their short feud and announced this new partnership on Thursday morning.
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Ronaldo announces partnership with Ilia Topuria’s MMA promotion
Topuria owns a share of Spanish MMA promotion WOW FC. This is based in Spain, and has some of Spain’s best prospects.
Last year, the Spaniard took part in the promotion and said that it was the ideal platform for growing the sport in this region.
This Thursday morning, Ronaldo announced he has joined the promotion as a shareholder, stating: “I’m excited to share some big news. I will become a shareholder of WOWFC MMA. We share values I truly believe in – discipline, respect, resilience, and the constant pursuit of excellence.
“WOW FC is building something unique and powerful, and I’m proud to join this project to help elevate the sport and inspire the next generation.”
Welcome to the family @Cristiano https://t.co/r51feNzw6V— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) November 27, 2025
Ronaldo played for many years in Spain, playing for well-known clubs. soccer giants, Real Madrid, and that’s where he broke most of the records in his field.
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