It is well known that Ilia Topuria He is a Madrid fan. This love for Real Madrid invites us to think that the Spanish-Georgian fighter is also a follower of one of its greatest legends, Cristiano Ronaldo. Since this Saturday, however, The relationship between the Portuguese and ‘El Matador’ is not going through its best moment.
Some statements by the Portuguese before the world champion’s fight against Max Holloway, which marked his first defense of the UFC featherweight belt, did not sit well with Topuria, who did not hesitate to respond forcefully and with a ‘message’ to the forward.
“I like Max, he’s a tough guy,” says Cristiano, along with some friends, before the start of UFC 308. “[Topuria] talks too much… I think when [venció] to Volk, Volk was not there [listo]he didn’t recover from that Islam kick [Makhachev]”says the Al Nassr player, who believes that “Topuria did not fight with the best” and that He will earn their respect if he takes down Hollowaywho “has never been knocked out.”
The fight ended precisely with Ilia knocking out Holloway in the third round. And now, the champion has taken the opportunity to respond to Ronaldo’s words.
“I didn’t expect that someone like you couldn’t distinguish between confidence and arrogance.. But, in the end, we all reflect our own reality on others. I wish you the best for what remains of your career and may God bless your family,” Topuria told the former Real Madrid player.
‘The Matador’ He will not fight again in the remainder of 2024 and It is still unknown who will be next in the octagon to face him for the featherweight belt, his since he took it from Volkanovski last February.
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