Will $800 million star Cristiano Ronaldo attend UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Night?
Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr, was recently seen with one of the fighters featuring at a UFC event in Saudi Arabia.
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Will Cristiano Ronaldo grace the UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia this weekend? (Image via Instagram/X)
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most recognized figures in the world. This Portuguese star is currently captivating audiences as a player for Al Nassr. Not only is he a soccer icon, but he is also a passionate fan of combat sports. Cristiano Ronaldo’s enthusiasm for the sport raises an intriguing question among fans: could we see him at UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia this weekend?
Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia gained even more attention due to the presence of the legendary Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. After signing a highly lucrative contract, Ronaldo’s influence has extended beyond the soccer pitch. Notably, Sharaputdin Magomedov has confirmed that the football icon will make an appearance at the highly anticipated UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Night.
With Ronaldo specifically I spoke for about half an hour. He knows a whole bunch about the UFC, he’s a huge fan. He said he’s going to be at the fight and he said I have the potential to be champ.
Sharaputdin Magomedov via Michael Bisping’s YouTube channel
UFC middleweight fighter Sharaputdin Magomedov had the opportunity to meet Portuguese soccer star Ronaldo a few hours ago. During their meet and greet, Ronaldo spoke about his appearance at an upcoming event. Interestingly, over the years, the UFC community has seen the Portuguese superstar interact with many notable alumni from the UFC roster.
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👀🤝Shara Bullet reveals Cristiano Ronaldo will be in attendance at UFC Saudi Arabia:
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Among the most remarkable friendships in the world of sports, the bond shared by Ronaldo with Conor McGregor and Francis Ngannou stands out. Throughout the years, these popular figures have crossed paths on several occasions.
Their interactions are often electric, filled with shared laughter and mutual respect. In contrast, for Magomedov, this was an extraordinary moment; it marked his very first encounter with the legendary Portuguese soccer sensation.
Sharaputdin Magomedov makes his pick in the Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi debate ahead of UFC Saudi Arabia
This weekend, Saudi Arabia is set to host another UFC event in their homeland. The headline fight will feature former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya facing rising prospect Nassourdine Imavov. In the co-main event, Sharaputdin Magomedov will clash with veteran Michael ‘Venom’ Page. Matchups like these have generated excitement surrounding the UFC’s second visit to Saudi Arabia.
During the pre-fight media day presser, Magomedov captivated the audience with an engaging discussion. He shifted the focus to a topic that has sparked passionate debates among fans worldwide: the ongoing GOAT debate between soccer legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. With enthusiasm in his eyes, Magomedov engaged the media panel, sharing his intriguing perspective on it.
I think Cristiano is a great role model in terms of what he’s been promoting, helping those who are in need, he’s been also vocal about those things that are not healthy… He donates a lot of money to charity, that’s what really defines him… As for Messi, based on what I’ve seen, he helps bad people… I’ve seen him sponsor Israel and you could see what they have doing in Palestine.
Sharaputdin Magomedov via UFC Saudi Arabia media-day interview
Magomedov made a controversial statement regarding Messi’s alleged support for Israel. The Russian fighter is strongly opposed to the Israelis due to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. Amid all these, now it remains to be seen how Magomedov will perform in the UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Night in a few days.
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