'Cristiano Ronaldo Can F*** Himself': UFC Star Illia Topuria Hits Back At Al-Nassr Star Over Criticism, Set To Invite Lionel Messi For His Next Fight

UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria is embroiled in a war of words with Cristiano Ronaldo following the comments made by Al-Nassr back in October. Topuria hit back at Ronaldo over the Portugal captain's criticism of him before the UFC 308 fight in October.

Topuria was all set to face Max Holloway in the UFC Featherweight Championship fight on October 26. Ronaldo had backed Holloway to win the fight. while talking to former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and his coach, Eric Nicksick, Ronaldo had said that Topuria "speaks too much" and that he "didn't fight with the top guys".

When asked about the comment made by Ronaldo 27 year old Topuria told Cadena Cope's El Partidazo: "The one I'm going to personally invite there [in Miami] is [Lionel] Messi because he lives there, so screw Cristiano as long as Messi exists." Topuria is finalising details for his next fight which could take place in Miami next year.

Illia Topuria likely to vacate title?

Illia Topuria is likely to vacate the UFC Featherweight title as report emerged that he is interested in moving up to lightweight in his next contest. According to MMA Junkie report Illia said, We need to talk about it and take a look at my future, but for me, it’s very clear how I want to do it. I’d like to move up to the next weight class, and since Islam (Makhachev) is the champion fighting in January (against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311), and he won’t be ready for April or May, I’d like to fight against the No. 1 contender right now, who’s Charles Oliveira.”