Dana White Gushes Over Meeting CR7 – ‘I Like Him’

February 4, 2025
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Dana White Gushes Over Meeting CR7 - 'I Like Him'

Dana White has opened up on his encounter with soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo

White and Ronaldo were pictured together at UFC Saudi Arabia. Nassourdine Imavov beat Israel Adesanya via a knockout in the main event to give Izzy his third consecutive loss. Ronaldo is a massive fan of MMA, having said that he prefers it to boxing. While that may be the case, Ronaldo has still been seen attending boxing bouts in Saudi. He was seen at the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fights. He is also very close friends with the former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou.

He was on hand to watch The Predator have his first boxing fight against Tyson Fury. Unfortunately, Ngannou came out second best losing a split decision. Some of the boxing community felt Ngannou had done enough to win. But Ronaldo is also friends with the Gypsy King, as they share their love for Manchester United. Ronaldo is considered one of the best soccer players of all time, alongside Lionel Messi. Ronaldo’s dedication and work ethic resonate with many sportsmen. Dana admitted that he may not be a big fan of soccer, but he had nothing but admiration for Ronaldo.

White On CR7

“I’m not a big soccer guy, but as far as superstars, I mean he’s one of the biggest superstars ever. You what I like about him too? As popular, as successful, and as wealthy as he’s become, he’s a very nice humble guy. I like him, he’s a very nice guy,” White said 

Ronaldo was not only there to meet White. He was also seen alongside Sharaputdin Magomedov before his fight with Michael Page. Unfortunately, Magomedov suffered his first UFC defeat as Page won a unanimous decision. Page took his record to 2-1. It was a difficult loss to take since he was an undefeated fighter, with many fancying him to come through. But before the fight, Ronaldo met Magomedov at the Al-Nassr team’s training ground. The following video shows Magomedov embracing Ronaldo before he meets the other teammates. Ronaldo then gives him a T-shirt, and they exchange a few words. Magomedov had high praise for Ronaldo and his work outside of soccer. 

Magomedov meets CR7

“Yeah, I met the whole team with Ronaldo, specifically. I spoke about half an hour a whole bunch about 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. “I know nothing about football. The only sport I like is fighting. I think Cristiano is a great role model in terms of what he’s been promoting.

“Helping those who are in need, He’s been also vocal about those things that are not healthy. He really helps a lot of people who found themselves in trouble. He donates a lot of money to charity. That’s what really defines his true nature. He’s the pound-for-pound best in all respects,” Magomedov stated 

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