When two sports worlds collide, everyone takes notice. That happened earlier this month when football legend Cristiano Ronaldo stepped off the soccer pitch and into the MMA arena. Already one of the most recognized athletes globally, CR7 broadened his influence through an investment in the Spanish-based MMA promotion WOW FC. Fans had long known about Ronaldo’s passion for combat sports, with the superstar making multiple appearances at such events in the Middle East.

But the combat sports world was buzzing this week when he partnered with UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria . Cristiano Ronaldo declared through X, “WOW FC is building something unique and powerful, and I’m proud to join this project to help elevate the sport and inspire the next generation.” The announcement sent shoc

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