Ronaldo Shows Ngannou Support at UFC: A Bro Moment for the Ages?
You know how it is: you're chilling at a UFC fight, and suddenly, the GOAT himself, Cristiano Ronaldo, pops up in your section. This wasn't just any fight, either. It was the main event, and the man himself, Francis Ngannou, was in the ring, facing off against the champ, Jon Jones.
Let's back up a bit, though. Why would Ronaldo, the football king, be at a UFC fight? Well, it turns out Ronaldo and Ngannou are friends, and they've been seen hanging out on more than one occasion. Ronaldo even went to Ngannou's training camp back in December, showing some serious support for the Cameroonian heavyweight.
So, when Ronaldo showed up at UFC 270, it was clear he was there to cheer on his pal. He even shared a picture on Instagram of the two of them, captioned "Respect and support for this beast."
Now, you might be thinking: "Ronaldo's a soccer player, why would he be into UFC?" Well, it's no secret that Ronaldo's a big fan of combat sports. He's been seen watching MMA fights before, and even trains with a few fighters. Plus, he's a serious competitor himself, and he clearly admires the hard work and dedication that it takes to be successful in MMA.
The whole thing felt like a bro moment, and we're pretty sure Ngannou appreciated the support. Although he didn't win the fight against Jones, he certainly had a great friend in his corner. And who knows, maybe this will inspire more crossover moments between football and UFC in the future. We'd be down for that!