- The American made fun of Real Madrid and Ilyia Topuria before his fight for the UFC title
- Max Holloway reveals that he sent him a personalized gift from the rival of Madrid
- Topuria is the favorite for the gigantic shock for the title in Abu Dhabi
The clash for the Max Holloway belt against Ilia Topuria in UFC 308 has seen the rivalry backed by two of the world’s largest football clubs that will also fight in the field on the weekend.
The American fighter Holloway aspires to become an UFC weight champion in ABU Dhabi and will have to end the undefeated topuria record to achieve it.
Topuria is the favorite for the clash after brutally knocking Alexander Volkanovski in February, but faces a difficult first defense of the title against an inspired Holloway.
Now, Barcelona is trying to help Holloway overcome the line after sending a personalized men’s shirt to the 32 -year -old man before his next Topuria contest.
This is because Topuria is a follower of Real Madrid and, despite being originally from Germany, fighting in Alicante, Spain and shares a close relationship with the Mega Club de Fútbol.
The clash for the title of Max Holloway (left) against Ilia Topuria (right) in UFC 308 has seen the rivalry backed by two of the world’s largest football clubs.
Topuria is the favorite for the great shock after knocking out former champion Alex Volkanovski (left)
When Topuria triumphed at the beginning of the year, Madrid celebrated his victory over Volkanovski by acclaiming him in a publication on social networks where he was labeled as “a great Madridista.”
Subsequently, the club welcomed Santiago Bernabéu and recognized his achievement before a match, and Barcelona now chose to support his next opponent.
Barcelona sent Holloway a personalized local shirt before his next fight
Real Madrid supports Topuria and wants me to succeed in his defense of the title against Holloway
Coincidentally, LaLiga leader, Barcelona, will travel to Madrid on the same day of the topuria’s crash against Holloway for a delicious first battle of The Classic of the season.
When revealing his gift, Holloway showed a shirt with number 9, generally used by Robert Lewandowski, who had his name registered in the back.
Trusting himself to reign victorious, Holloway lifted the Barcelona shirt and said: “They gave me this Barcelona and gave me the number nine of the striker because they know it.”
“Barcelona’s equipment and I suppose Barcelona will go two and zero on Saturday night,” he said in an attempt to make fun of Madrid and Topuria.
(Tagstotranslate) Dailymail