Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic footballer known for his passion for sports beyond the pitch, is set to attend UFC Fight Night 250 this Saturday at the ANB Arena in Riyadh. Ronaldo will be there to support Sharaputdin Magomedov, a promising Dagestani fighter who is currently unbeaten in his professional UFC career. The event promises to be a thrilling spectacle as Magomedov faces off against Michael Page from the United Kingdom in the co-main event.
Magomedov, a 30-year-old fighter from Russia, has quickly made a name for himself with an impressive record of 15-0 in MMA and 4-0 within the UFC. A lifelong admirer of Cristiano Ronaldo, Magomedov recently had the chance to meet his idol at the Al-Nassr team's training ground in Riyadh. The two sportsmen shared a memorable moment, engaging in playful jabs and wrestling on the training pitch, much to the delight of fans.
During their meeting, Ronaldo presented Magomedov with a signed Al-Nassr football jersey bearing Magomedov's name. The gesture highlighted the mutual admiration between the two athletes. Magomedov expressed his excitement about the encounter, noting that Ronaldo is not only a fan of boxing and MMA but also well-versed in the sport.
“He knows a lot about the UFC, and I can tell he’s very well-versed in the sport. He said he’s going to be coming to the fight and rooting for me. He said I have a lot of potential in the sport and that I’m eventually going to be champion.” – Sharaputdin Magomedov
The meeting was not just a brief encounter; Magomedov had the opportunity to interact with the entire Al-Nassr team and converse with Ronaldo for about thirty minutes.
“I met the entire team, and I also met Cristiano Ronaldo, and we talked for about a half hour,” – Sharaputdin Magomedov
This weekend's event is set against the backdrop of UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia. The main event will feature a high-stakes clash between Israel Adesanya of New Zealand and Nassourdine Imavov of France, adding further excitement to the evening's lineup.
