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Cristiano Ronaldo Will Be In Attendace at the UFC to Support Shara Magomedov

Cristiano Ronaldo Will Be In Attendace at the UFC to Support Shara Magomedov Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo will be in Saudi Arabia to cheer on undefeated Russian sensation Shara Magomedov. Emanating from…

Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo will be in Saudi Arabia to cheer on undefeated Russian sensation Shara Magomedov.

Emanating from ANB Arena in Riyadh, the UFC returns to the Middle East with a loaded Fight Night card topped by a middleweight headliner between former two-time champion Israel Adesanya and rising contender Nassourdine Imavov. In the co-main event of the evening, former Bellator standout Michael ‘Venom’ Page steps back inside the Octagon for a showdown with Magomedov.

Speaking with ex-titleholder Michael Bisping ahead of Saturday’s festivities in Riyadh, ‘Bullet’ revealed that he had previously spoken with Ronaldo about all things UFC and confirmed that the captain of Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr FC would be in attendance to take in all the action.

“Specifically, I spoke for about half an hour,” Magomedov said. “He knows a whole bunch about the UFC—he’s a huge fan. He said he’s going to be at the fight, and he said I have the potential to be the champ.”

‘Bullet’ meets Cristiano Ronaldo at the Al Nassr Training Ground ahead of UFC Saudi Arabia

Magomedov even met with Ronaldo on the Al Nassr FC training grounds ahead of his fight against ‘MVP.’

‘Bullet’ is a perfect 15-0 in his mixed martial arts career with four of those victories coming under the UFC banner. That includes an absolutely insane double-spinning back fist knockout against Arman Petrosyan in his last outing.

After coming off a close decision loss to Ian Machado Garry in June, Page moves up from welterweight to middleweight for what is sure to be a striker’s delight.

UFC Fight Night: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov Weigh-In Results

UFC Fight Night: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the official weigh-in results! Before heading to Australia to stage its second pay-per-view of 2025 next weekend, the mixed martial arts leader has Fight Night business to attend to in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main event […]

UFC Fight Night: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the official weigh-in results!

Before heading to Australia to stage its second pay-per-view of 2025 next weekend, the mixed martial arts leader has Fight Night business to attend to in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The main event presents an opportunity for Israel Adesanya to return to winning ways following consecutive defeats to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis. To avoid a three-fight skid in his return to non-title bouts, the Nigerian-New Zealander must stall the rise of Nassourdine Imavov.

Before that, welterweight contender Michael “Venom” Page will move up for a one-off middleweight scrap with Shara Magomedov. With the in-form Dagestani showing his striking prowess since joining the UFC, Saturday’s co-main event promises to be an entertaining stand-up battle.

Elsewhere, the likes of Sergei Pavlovich, Vinicius Oliveira, and Jasmine Jasudavicius will all be in action.

UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov Weigh-In Results

UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov takes place on Saturday, February 1, at the anb Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main card begins at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT, with the preliminary card starting at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT.

Check out the full weigh-in results below.

Main Card:

Middleweight: Israel Adesanya (185lbs) vs. Nassourdine Imavov (185lbs)
Middleweight: Sharabutdin Magomedov (185lbs) vs. Michael Page (185.5lbs)
Heavyweight: Sergei Pavlovich (249lbs) vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (252lbs)
Bantamweight: Said Nurmagomedov (135.5lbs) vs. Vinicius Oliveira (135lbs)
Lightweight: Mike Davis (156lbs) vs. Farès Ziam (155.5lbs)

Preliminary Card:

Featherweight: Muhammad Naimov (145.5lbs) vs. Kaan Ofli (145lbs)
Heavyweight: Shamil Gaziev (260lbs) vs. Thomas Petersen (263lbs)
Lightweight: Damir Hadžovi? (155.5lbs) vs. Terrance McKinney (156lbs)
Women’s Flyweight: Jasmine Jasudavicius (125lbs) vs. Mayra Bueno Silva (126lbs)
Featherweight: Lucas Alexander (148.5lbs)* vs. Bogdan Grad (145.5lbs)
Heavyweight: Hamdy Abdelwahab (260lbs) vs. Jamal Pogues (264lbs)

*Lucas Alexander missed the featherweight limit by 2.5 pounds, forfeits 30 percent of his purse to Bogdan Grad

Nina Marie Daniele Gets Knocked Out and Carried Away By UFC Star Shara Magomedov

UFC correspondent Nina Marie Daniele spent some time training with ‘Bullet’ Shara Magomedov in which he showed her his…

UFC correspondent Nina Marie Daniele spent some time training with ‘Bullet’ Shara Magomedov in which he showed her his famous double-spinning back fist. First with a rose and second with a knockout punch. Magomedov is an undefeated middleweight who will be facing Michael ‘Venom’ Page this weekend at UFC Riyadh.

Nina Marie Daniele KO’d by Shara Magomedov

The training session between Shara Magomedov and Nina Marie Daniele is part of her ongoing series of humorous interactions with UFC fighters. In the video, Magomedov playfully demonstrated his double-spinning back fist technique but connected with Daniele during a second spin, after giving her a flower. He then rolled her up in a carpet and carried her away.

Nina Marie Daniele has carved out a unique niche in the MMA world as a content creator and influencer. With a background in modeling being Playboy’s 2018 Playmate of the Year and creative writing, Daniele transitioned into social media content focused on humor. Since joining the UFC scene in 2022, she has become known for her playful interviews and skits with fighters.

Shara Magomedov, a Dagestani fighter with an impressive undefeated professional MMA record, is recognized for his striking and Muay Thai expertise. His arsenal includes spinning attacks, devastating knees, and precise kicks. Despite being blind in one eye due to a training injury, Magomedov has risen to prominence in the UFC, earning accolades like “Performance of the Night” for his spectacular knockouts. His most notable victory came at UFC 308, where he defeated Armen Petrosyan with a double-spinning backfist knockout.

As Magomedov prepares to face Michael ‘Venom’ Page in a battle of strikers, his collaboration with Daniele has added an extra layer of interest to his fight. Meanwhile, Nina Marie Daniele continues to solidify her role as a prominent figure in MMA media.

Shara Magomedov Eye Injury: ‘Bullet’ Reveals the Story Behind Losing His Eye and Fighting On

‘Bullet’ Shara Magomedov is a rising star in the UFC middleweight division. The Russian fighter boasts an undefeated professional…

‘Bullet’ Shara Magomedov is a rising star in the UFC middleweight division. The Russian fighter boasts an undefeated professional MMA record with several wins by knockout. Famously, he has one eye and the athlete recently explained the story behind this. His aggressive Muay Thai-based striking style has made him one of the most exciting fighters to watch and soon he will be facing Bellator standout Michael ‘Venom’ Page in the UFC this weekend.

What Happened to Shara Magomedov’s Eye?

Shara Magomedov embraces his circumstances with pride, incorporating his eye condition into his persona often dressing as a pirate. The injury occurred during a sparring session in Thailand in 2016 and required eight surgeries. Despite doctors’ efforts, he eventually lost vision in the eye and feared his career might be over. Inspired by former UFC champion Michael Bisping, who also fought with one eye.

In a recent interview with Michael Bisping, Shara Magomedov told the story about losing his eye, he said:

“So when I was starting out, I was training I had days where I had good vision, some days bad vision. Sometimes it came back, sometimes it went away. I was training and I was telling my coaches hey guys I think I’m having an issue with my eye and they were like it’s okay just go on fight, you’re going to be all right.

“Then eventually there was a time I had to get through the championships and stuff and I had to go through medical commissions and they were saying, ‘like, hey, there’s obviously something wrong with your eye’. But they let me through and then I needed to tell myself I needed some sort of motivation to be able to fight in the championships because I thought with my condition I was never going to be able to do that, and that’s when I started following you [Bisping].

“I saw that you were also having an issue with your eyes but you weren’t telling anybody because I was doing the same thing as you were doing, hiding it from people and so I needed to speak to someone like you to get advice. When I saw what you were able to achieve with your condition, my condition is very similar, you were a huge motivation for me to be in this sport in the first place.”

Thus far in the UFC, ‘Bullet‘ has notable victories including a stunning double spinning back fist knockout against Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308 in October 2024, which earned him a “Performance of the Night” bonus. Other wins include decisions over Bruno Silva and Micha? Oleksiejczuk, as well as a TKO victory over Antonio Trocoli.

Shara Magomedov is set to face Michael ‘Venom‘ Page on February 1, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This co-main event pits two elite strikers against each other, with Shara Magomedov’s Muay Thai background contrasting with Page’s kickboxing style. Both fighters are known for their striking and fans are anticipating an exciting contest. The fight is particularly significant for Magomedov as he looks to extend his undefeated streak and move closer to title contention.

Shara Magomedov Reveals Encouragement From Cristiano Ronaldo During Meeting Ahead Of UFC Saudi Arabia

Shara Magomedov has received a tip of the hat from one of the biggest sporting stars in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo. The undefeated middleweight contender is back for his fifth appearance inside the Octagon this Saturday in Saudi Arabia. The 30-year old was always going to turn heads due to his look and fighting style […]

The 30-year old was always going to turn heads due to his look and fighting style but he has backed that up with his performances since joining the UFC in 2023. He’s recorded three consecutive bonuses in his recent outings and his matchup in Riyadh on February 1 promises to be another fan friendly watch as he takes on fellow striking specialist and former welterweight, Michael “Venom” Page.

With the #14-ranking next to his name, Magomedov could seemingly find himself in the title picture if he is able to string together two more wins. His upcoming clash with “MVP” may not be the most difficult test for him stylistically, because both men prefer to keep the fight standing, but they have a track record for winning in style.

Some of the biggest fights in combat sports have taken place in Riyadh in recent years and they always end up having a star-studded front row. Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, has become a regular audience member and it looks like that will be the case for the Octagon’s return this weekend.

A recent video posted by Ronaldo’s club showed the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star meeting up with “Bullet” where they got to briefly meet each other during fight week. In an interview with Michael Bisping, Magomedov revealed what was said between them as he was given the seal of approval from the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

“I met the whole team but with Ronaldo specifically, I spoke with him for about half an hour. He knows a whole bunch about the UFC, he’s a huge fan, he said he’s gonna be at the fight and he said that I have potential to be the champ.”

Shara Magomedov Claims His Spinning Backfist KO Was Better Than Max Holloway’s UFC 300 Buzzer-Beater

Rising UFC middleweight Shara Magomedov has explained why he believes his double spinning backfist finish last time out was superior to the consensus Knockout of the Year in 2024. Magomedov was in fine form inside the Octagon across the past 12 months, winning three straight fights to bring his UFC tally of victories to four […]

Rising UFC middleweight Shara Magomedov has explained why he believes his double spinning backfist finish last time out was superior to the consensus Knockout of the Year in 2024.

Magomedov was in fine form inside the Octagon across the past 12 months, winning three straight fights to bring his UFC tally of victories to four and perfect professional record to 15-0.

The best of those results came in the Dagestani’s most recent outing, which saw him stop Armen Petrosyan with an innovative and memorable double spinning backfist at UFC 308 last October.

That finish perhaps could have been in contention for Knockout of the Year awards at the end of 2024 if it wasn’t for the work of one Max Holloway, whose offer to throw down with Justin Gaethje in the closing seconds of their BMF title fight at UFC 300 culminated in one of the sport’s all-time highlights.

Magomedov, though, would still give his violent KO the edge.

“Of course, I think mine is better because mine was really a work of art,” Magomedov told MMA Fighting via his translator. “The Max knockout, even though it was fun to watch, it was basically a brawl, and how many times have we seen a brawl in a UFC fight? There’s been tons of them. But the one that I’ve done has never been done or never has been performed before in the Octagon.”

While most media outlets and fans would likely disagree given the way they went with Knockout of the Year awards, Magomedov is bestowing himself with a grander honor.

“I guess they’re right, they really did have a Knockout of the Year,” Magomedov said. “But mine was a Knockout of the Century.”

Magomedov will now look to raise the bar even further with a 13th career knockout this weekend. To do so, he’s tasked with sending Michael “Venom” Page to the first losing skid of his career in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Given “MVP’s” penchant for KOs, Magomedov may need to be wary, lest he find himself on the receiving end of such a finish inside anb Arena.