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Ilia Topuria Knocks Cristiano Ronaldo Out, Surprise at Bernabéu: 'I didn't Expect...'

The UFC champion, a self-confessed Real Madrid fan, attacks Cristiano Ronaldo on his 'X' account.

The well-known Real Madrid fan Ilia Topuria hasn't taken Cristiano Ronaldo's recent comments very well. The Portuguese footballer chose the Spanish-Georgian's opponent in the last fight he fought, Max Holloway. "Topuria talks a lot, I think that when he beat Volkanovski, he wasn't ready for that kick, Ilia didn't fight with the best," said the Portuguese.

These words from Cristiano Ronaldo, now viral, have been responded to by Ilia Topuria... who has harshly attacked the footballer: "I didn't expect someone like you to not 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 concluded in a message posted on her 'X' account.

Ilia Topuria, more of a Messi than a Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo | Getty Images, Sasirin pamai's Images, Madrid-Barcelona

Despite being a Real Madrid fan, Topuria is clear about who the best of all time is: Messi. These words from Cristiano Ronaldo have only reinforced his thinking; he no longer has any doubts.

Ilia Topuria recently visited Miami and was welcomed by Messi himself, who welcomed him with open arms. He also toured the Inter Miami facilities.

This visit has gone viral after these statements by the Spanish-Georgian... who wasn't at all pleased that Ronaldo ranted about him like that.

Barcelona rejects Ilia Topuria

Spain has the dream of experiencing a live fight between Ilia Topuria defending his UFC title, but at the moment it seems complicated. The possibility of Santiago Bernabéu seems to be losing steam, especially due to the fear of the American company not filling it to capacity.

This possibility was put on the table in the city of Barcelona, but it was rejected. They claim that these fights are too violent and they don't want to see Ilia Topuria defending his championship belt. The Palau Sant Jordi, in Montjuïc, was a real possibility... but nothing at all.

Ilia Topuria | Getty Images, Madrid-Barcelona

It seems increasingly difficult for Ilia Topuria to defend his championship belt in Spain, but the fighter is clear that he will try until the end. One possibility would be in Madrid, at the WiZink Center, but it needs to be negotiated.