Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo recently met with UFC fighter Sharaputdin “Shara Bullet” Magomedov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the upcoming UFC event. The meeting took place at Al Nassr’s training facility, where Ronaldo currently plays. The two athletes engaged in a light-hearted sparring session, exchanging friendly techniques and sharing mutual respect.
Magomedov, who is set to face Michael “Venom” Page in the co-main event, expressed his admiration for Ronaldo, stating that the footballer serves as a great example and helps many people. He also mentioned that Ronaldo believes he has the potential to become a UFC world champion and plans to attend the event to support him.
Ronaldo’s involvement in the local sports scene has been notable since his move to Al Nassr. His support for Magomedov highlights the growing intersection between football and mixed martial arts in the region.
The upcoming UFC event in Riyadh is highly anticipated, featuring a lineup of prominent fighters. Magomedov’s bout against Page is particularly significant, as both fighters are renowned for their striking abilities and dynamic fighting styles.
As the event approaches, fans are eager to see if Ronaldo’s encouragement will inspire Magomedov to secure a victory in his upcoming fight.