UFC Champion Ilia Topuria Responds To Ronaldo's Criticism: I Will Invite Messi

JAKARTA - UFC Bulu Class Champion, Ilia Topuria, replied to the Portugal captain's criticism before UFC 308 in October 2024.

Ronaldo, a fan of mixed martial arts (MMA), has supported former champion Max Holloway to beat topuria in the UFC Badminton Championships battle on October 26, 2024.

Ahead of the fight in Abu Dhabi, the Al Nassr captain said Topuria talked too much.

Later, Ronaldo also said Topuria did not fight with top people while talking to former UFC heavyweight champions Francis Ngannou and his coach, Eric Nicksick.

"To be honest, I don't understand it. I saw a clip (video) coming out talking about me talking too much."

"If Cristiano says it, something is wrong with me. Cristiano always talks," said Topuria.

Topuria also proved itself by dropping a greeting in the third round.

Meanwhile, Topuria, a Real Madrid fan, is now finalizing details for the next fight that could take place in Miami next year.

When asked about Ronaldo's comments, the 27-year-old fighter said he would not delay CR7 in his Miami fight later.

"The person I will personally invite there (in Miami) is (Lionel) Messi because he lives there. So, just ignore Cristiano as long as Messi is still there," Topuria told El Partidazo de Cadena COPe.

Ronaldo and Messi dominated football for more than a decade, they have won a total of 79 trophies.