Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo made a special appearance as a VIP guest at the UFC Fight Night event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese legend was there to witness an intense matchup between Shara Magomedov and Michael Page.
Shara Magomedov Faces First-Ever Defeat
Despite having the backing of one of the greatest footballers of all time, Shara Magomedov suffered his first professional MMA defeat. The Russian fighter had remained undefeated since his debut in 2017, but his winning streak ended in this highly anticipated fight against Michael Page.
Ronaldo Shows Support for Magomedov
Before the fight, Cristiano Ronaldo actively supported Magomedov by participating in a promotional event. The two were seen together, and Ronaldo even posed with two Al-Nassr jerseys—one bearing his name and the other with Magomedov’s.
Magomedov later expressed his gratitude in an Instagram post, saying:
“You are a true inspiration for us athletes. Thank you for your time and support, it gave me great motivation. Looking forward to seeing you at the UFC event on February 1 in Saudi Arabia.”
UFC Growing in Saudi Arabia
The UFC Fight Night in Riyadh marked another significant step in Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in combat sports. With Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence, the event gained even more global attention, highlighting the kingdom’s commitment to bringing world-class sporting events to the region.
As Saudi Arabia continues to host major sports events, UFC fans can expect more thrilling matchups in the future, with potential appearances from top fighters and international sports icons.
