Historic evening at the Madrid Arena. WOWFC, Spain’s biggest mixed martial arts (MMA) league, has put an epic finishing touch on a season that will already be etched in the imagination of fans of the world’s fastest-growing sport. WOW … 25 were used to hang the “no tickets” sign in an emblematic placebut above all he confirmed that the rise of this promoter is unstoppable, even more so after the announcement of the entry of Cristiano Ronaldo into the shareholding, where he joined forces with Ilia Topuria.
The event, which could be enjoyed in Spain via Movistar Plus, was broadcast to the rest of the world live on Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel, which has nearly 80 million subscribers. “We are already the best promoter in Europe, let them tell me otherwise…”warned Ilia Topuria in statements at the press conference after the event. Nearly 8,000 people filled the stands for an evening in which, as usual, well-known faces such as Omar Montes, Pablo Motos and Álvaro Carreras (Real Madrid defender) appeared.
On a sporting level, the stellar fight was ranked by many as the best in the history of the company, in a fight in which the Dutchman Brian Hooi snatched the lightweight belt from the monarch Umakhan Ibragimov, having achieved victory by technical knockout due to the impossibility of continuing for the Dagestani, who fell exhausted in the corner after the end of the third round. “I’ve been in the MMA world since I was 15 and I’ve never seen a fight like this live. What a pair of warriors, to take off your hat. »emphasized Ilia Topuria after the battle in statements to the media.
💥 It is very difficult to explain in words the piece of fight between Umakhan Ibragimov and Brian Hooi 💣
🔥 After a confrontation of continuous exchanges, Brian Hooi managed to achieve victory by TKO.#WOW25 #WOWfc pic.twitter.com/Bmf7MuYnYb
– WOWfc (@wowfcmma) December 14, 2025
The truth is that the main fight was full of alternatives, with two fighters who promised to give their all and they did. The two connected powers are blowing from the first moment, having the possibility of achieving victory at any moment. However, Ibragimov was deflated and tired, while Brian Hooi was gaining ground in the fight, so much so that by the second round the fight should have been stopped. However, the fight reached the third and even more, the punishment was excessive for Ibragimov who left the octagon on a stretcher.
In the co-main event, WOW featherweight champion Nikolay Grozdev successfully defended his belt against Welshman Brett Johns, who hung up his gloves after 27 professional fights. The Madrid Arena surrendered to the words of the former UFC fighter, who thanked the respectable Madrilenian for the ovation. One of the most moving moments of the evening, which also highlighted the victory of the Alcalá fighter Antonio ‘El Diamante’ Fofirca against the Irishman Dara O’Sullivan, student of Conor McGregor and John Kavanagh.
On the other hand, Isa Calvo added her second professional defeat by falling to the Polish Weronika Cislo, while Ze Machado defeated Enrique Expósito by submission. Additionally, McGrattan defeated Sebas Santana via controversial knockout, while Karson Koe finished Paddy Ruthledge on cards. In the amateur fights, the three victories came from Mataleón and were won by Diego Esteche, Muslim Saidoulaiev and Avel Santos. An unforgettable night in the Spanish capital. Next year, more and better.
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