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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Shareholder in Spain’s WOW FC, Joining UFC Champion Ilia Topuria

The promotion says his active role will accelerate expansion across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East.

Overview

  • Cristiano Ronaldo announced the investment on X, with WOW FC confirming the deal in a Nov. 27 press release.
  • WOW FC described his involvement as an "organic and active" role aimed at growing the brand and pushing MMA further into the mainstream.
  • Executive chairman Arturo Guillen and co-owner Ilia Topuria welcomed Ronaldo, presenting the partnership as a boost for the sport’s visibility.
  • The Madrid-based promotion streams on Movistar+ and UFC Fight Pass and has WOW 24 in Vitoria on Nov. 28 and WOW 25 in Madrid on Dec. 23.
  • The partnership follows public barbs exchanged in 2024 between Ronaldo and Topuria, who have now aligned as business partners.