Overview
- Wow FC’s WOW 29 filled Valencia’s Roig Arena with about 14,000 fans, which organizers and local media called the largest MMA crowd yet in Spain.
- A roster of public figures from sports and entertainment packed the stands, and a surprise DJ set by Chimo Bayo turned the arena into a singalong moment.
- Ilia Topuria told reporters the event cements WOW FC as the world’s No. 2 MMA promoter and said he will travel to the United States next week for his first UFC title defense against Justin Gaethje.
- ABC reported that Cristiano Ronaldo and two-division champion Topuria are partners in the WOW FC project.
- Enoc Solves vs. Daniel Ladero ended in a no contest after an illegal move, and Solves announced his retirement before his home crowd, while Damian Rzepecki earned a performance bonus with a co-main win over Corneliu Rotaru.