The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus star is expected to represent Portugal this summer in what would be the 40-year-old\u2019s sixth World Cup, but this week it\u2019s Ronaldo\u2019s interest in MMA that has taken center stage. <\/p>\n
I\u2019m excited to share some big news: I will become a shareholder of @wowfcmma<\/a>! We share values I truly believe in – discipline, respect, resilience, and the constant pursuit of excellence.<\/p>\n WOW FC is building something unique and powerful, and I\u2019m proud to join this project to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/mMP7HlBucc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n “I\u2019m excited to share some big news: I will become a shareholder of [WOW FC]! 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\u2019m proud to join this project to help elevate the sport and inspire the next generation.”<\/p>\n UFC Champion Ilia Topuria Leading Charge For Spanish MMA<\/p>\n Though not a traditional market for the sport, MMA\u2019s popularity in Spain has exploded in recent years thanks to the success of fighters like UFC star Topuria.<\/p>\n Born in West Germany, Topuria moved back to Georgia with his parents as a child before the family later settled in Alicante, Spain when the future UFC champion was a teenager. \u201cEl Matador\u201d proudly represents both Georgia and Spain, and he famously appeared during halftime of a Real Madrid match<\/a> with the UFC featherweight belt after knocking out longtime titleholder Alexander Volkanovski. <\/p>\n Ilia Topuria (red gloves) reacts after the fight against Charles Oliveira (blue gloves) during UFC 317 at T-Mobile Arena. | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/p>\n After stopping another divisional legend in Max Holloway to defend the 145 lbs. strap, Topuria vacated the featherweight title and moved up to the lightweight division. The 28-year-old knocked out Charles Oliveira in the first round at UFC 317 to win the vacant 155 lbs. belt and join the exclusive list of fighters that have won UFC titles in two weight classes<\/a>. <\/p>\n READ MORE: Massive fight reportedly in the works for UFC 324 as UFC prepares for Paramount era<\/a><\/p>\n Topuria\u2019s brother Alexandre also just recently picked up his second Octagon victory at UFC Qatar<\/a>, and the future of MMA in Spain certainly seems bright given both the success of Spanish fighters and Ronaldo\u2019s decision to invest in the country\u2019s regional scene. <\/p>\n More MMA Knockout News<\/p>\n \u2022 UFC reportedly trying to grant fighter’s insane turnaround request for UFC 323<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Islam Makhachev’s next title fight could be set after latest UFC rankings update<\/a> <\/p>\n \u2022 Ex-UFC champion admits there\u2019s \u201cwork to do\u201d after losing back-to-back fights<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Decorated ex-MMA champion reportedly set to debut on final UFC card of the year<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with MMAKnockout<\/a> for more FREE coverage of the UFC and MMA.<\/p>\n Follow MMAKnockout on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Ilia](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/01kb306c4a6tpkn0w5vz.jpg\" "\\"Ilia")
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