Ilia Topuria has always shown that he does not wrinkle with anyone, and once again it has been seen through social networks after an unexpected controversy with Cristiano Ronaldo. The champion of the UFC He did not hesitate to respond to the Portuguese striker after some words of the footballer came to light charging against the Hispanic-Georgian before the fight against Max Holloway.
In the video that appeared on networks, Cristiano had a conversation with Erick Nicksickcoach Francis Ngannou and other important faces from the world of MMA. They both talked about Topuria and his chances of retaining his title against Holloway in the UFC 308held in Abu Like last October 26.
The former Real Madrid footballer, currently in the ranks of Al Nasr Saudi, launched a harsh criticism against Topuria: “He talks too much… I think that when [venció] to Volk, Volk was not there [listo] because of that kick from Islam… Topuria didn’t fight with the best. If he beats Max, I’ll respect that. He has never been knocked out [Holloway]. That’s why it will be difficult for Topuria,” Cristiano analyzed with Nicksick.
Cristiano’s words came before the fight that Ngannou had, who returned to MMA to face Ferreira in PFL. The evening—labeled the ‘Battle of the Giants’—was held in Riad and the Portuguese striker, who was not at UFC 308 a week later, attended.
Topuria did not like Cristiano’s words, especially that he said that “he talks too much” and that “he did not fight with the best.” ‘El Matador’, who is a self-confessed Real Madrid fan, did not hesitate to respond to the Portuguese with a message on social networks loaded with hints.
I didn’t expect someone like you to be unable to distinguish between confidence and arrogance. But, at the end of the day, we all reflect our own reality onto others. I wish you the best for what remains of your career, and God bless your family.
— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) November 2, 2024
“I didn’t expect that someone like you wouldn’t know how to distinguish between confidence and arrogance. But, in the end, we all reflect our own reality in others. I wish you the best for the rest of your career and may God bless your family.” , Topuria replied publicly, reposting the video in which Cristiano spoke about him.
This scuffle once again shows the tough character of Topuria, determined to make history in MMA. In 2024 he has managed to go down in history after knocking out two of the greatest legends in the UFC featherweight division: Alexander Volkanovski, ending his reign of more than 1,500 days, and Max Holloway, former champion who had never lost by KO in his career. Surely, Cristiano Ronaldo‘s opinion of the Hispanic-Georgian will change after the last fight.
