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(VIDEO) Former Real Madrid Star Sergio Ramos Escorts Topuria Ahead of UFC 308 Bout vs. Max Holloway
It’s set to be a fantastic Saturday for sports fans, with the spotlight on El Clásico, the unfolding World Series, and the main event at UFC 308 featuring Ilia Topuria against Max Holloway. But before all the action, the weigh-ins took place with a special guest in attendance.
Sergio Ramos, former Real Madrid player, accompanied the Spanish-Georgian fighter in Abu Dhabi during the weigh-in ceremony and the final face-off, where Topuria could be seen “talking” up close to a silent Holloway.
During UFC’s media day, both Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway received a surprise gift from LaLiga. The Spanish-Georgian was slightly bothered to see his personalized Real Madrid jersey bearing the number 15, as he envisions reaching 16-0 on his record after Saturday’s fight—a conviction he holds firmly. His opponent, catching on to the nod from Spain’s LaLiga, jokingly embraced his “9” jersey, a fitting reference to his offensive style and striking skill.
The Hawaiian joked that it was a gift from Barça, a well-aimed comment that sparked some laughs, though it was a clever marketing tactic. Holloway, a bigger fan of American football than soccer, knows little about the European sport but is well-versed in his native football.
The highly anticipated Topuria-Holloway matchup may pose a TV dilemma, clashing with the Real Madrid-Barcelona game at the Santiago Bernabéu. Unless there are delays at the UFC—common in these events—the end of the Clásico will likely coincide with the start of the big fight in Abu Dhabi.