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Ilia Topuria hits again at Cristiano Ronaldo after footage emerges of soccer icon questioning his largest win forward of UFC 308

Ilia Topuria has hit back at the iconic soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo after footage emerged of him picking against the Georgian. Ronaldo appears to be an avid fan of MMA, and was in attendance at the PFL Super Fights event where Francis Ngannou knocked out Renan Ferreira in his return to the cage after almost

Ilia Topuria hits again at Cristiano Ronaldo after footage emerges of soccer icon questioning his largest win forward of UFC 308

Ilia Topuria has hit again on the iconic soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo after footage emerged of him choosing in opposition to the Georgian.

Ronaldo seems to be an avid fan of MMA, and was in attendance on the PFL Tremendous Fights occasion the place Francis Ngannou knocked out Renan Ferreira in his return to the cage after nearly three years. He spent a strong portion of the night time in the champion’s dressing room, analyzing from behind the scenes.

And up to date footage has emerged exhibiting the previous Manchester United and Juventus star giving his tackle the UFC 308 principal occasion to teach Eric Nicksick. And he wasn’t too eager on Topuria’s possibilities, backing Max Holloway to finish his undefeated run.

Cristiano Ronaldo believed Max Holloway would defeat Ilia Topuria at UFC 308

Regardless of touchdown a surprising knockout over the dominant champion Alexander Volkanovski, some viewers weren’t positive of Ilia Topuria’s championship credentials. Previous to his win over ‘The Nice’, Topuria had solely confronted two ranked opponents within the featherweight division, which means a restricted expertise at prime stage.

Nevertheless, he went on to knock out Volkanovski in February in large style to cement his spot atop the division. Even then, although, the win was believed to be the end result Volkanovski coming again too shortly following his KO loss over Islam Makhachev the earlier October.

Cristiano Ronaldo was choosing Max Holloway to beat Ilia Topuria:

“[Topuria] speaks an excessive amount of… I believe when he [beat] Volk, Volk wasn’t [ready] due to that kick…

[Topuria] didn’t struggle with the highest guys. If he beats Max, I’ll respect.”

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— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 1, 2024

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And in a video that has since gone viral, Ronaldo seems to verify himself as one of many many doubters of the Spanish-based Georgian’s means. He famous the Volkanovski and Makhachev end result, and advised Ngannou and coach Erick Nicksick that he believed Holloway can be a extra credible win.

“What do you concentrate on the primary occasion (for UFC 308),” Ronaldo requested Nicksick, to which he replied that he ‘leans in direction of Max’. “I like Max,” the soccer sensation then replied. “He’s a troublesome man. (Topuria) talks an excessive amount of.

“He didn’t present – I believe when he beat Volkanovski, Volk wasn’t prepared due to that kick (from Makhachev), and he didn’t get better. However Topuria didn’t struggle with the highest guys, if he beats Max I’ll respect him. By no means KO’d. Because of this Max will likely be robust for Topuria.”

Ilia Topuria hits again at Cristiano Ronaldo after UFC 308 choose

Topuria was not impressed when he noticed the footage, taking to social media to instantly make his ideas identified. It could have damage him much more to observe Ronaldo criticise him given that he’s a diehard Actual Madrid supporter; the membership with which the Portugese celebrity performed for many of his profession.

Ilia Topuria of Spain celebrates with Sergio Ramos after his knockout victory over Max Holloway in the UFC featherweight championship fight during ...

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The champion even introduced Ronaldo’s former teammate Sergio Ramos with him to struggle night time and weigh-ins. However he’s not too proud of the Portugese striker, telling him: “I didn’t count on somebody such as you to be unable to differentiate between confidence and conceitedness.”

Nevertheless, he didn’t go too laborious on the previous Actual Madrid star, including: “However, on the finish of the day, all of us replicate our personal actuality onto others. I want you the perfect for what stays of your profession, and God bless your loved ones.”

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