UFC Champion Ilia Topuria has bluntly responded to CRISTIANO RONALDO by telling him to “go f*** himself.”

The two sports icons are currently engaged in a verbal spat following Ronaldo’s remarks about one of Topuria’s recent bouts.

Ilia Topuria has criticized Cristiano Ronaldo

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Ilia Topuria has criticized Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
The Al-Nassr striker claimed that the UFC star 'talks too much'

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The Al-Nassr striker claimed that the UFC star ‘talks too much’Credit: Getty

At just 27 years of age, Topuria recently secured a victory against American fighter Max Holloway at UFC 308.

Interestingly, the Al-Nassr player had previously endorsed Holloway to win that contest.

Ronaldo, 39, was also heard stating that Topuria “talks too much” while commenting on the Georgian-Spanish fighter’s bout against Alexander Volkov.

He commented: “[Topuria] talks too much. I believe he [defeated] Volk because Volk wasn’t prepared due to that kick.

“He hasn’t faced the elite fighters yet.”

In response, Topuria shot back at the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star.

He said that Ronaldo can “go f*** himself” and expressed his intention to invite Lionel Messi to his next match instead.

In an interview on El Partidazo Cope, he stated: “I came across a clip of him saying that I talk a lot.

“Cristiano always has comments to make.

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“I want to extend a personal invitation to Messi since he’s in the area.

“I would like to face the top contender, Charles Oliveira.

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“We’ve got Messi, and Ronaldo can f*** himself.”

Moreover, the featherweight champion revealed his plans to ascend to higher weight classes moving forward.

He remarked: “Absolutely, I’m transitioning to lightweight.

“It’s time to savor what I love; I’m leaving the weight cutting behind.

“I learned about eating once a day from Sergio Ramos; we sometimes train together. He’s very dedicated.

“I’m training effectively, and after Christmas, I intend to focus on specific training.

“Miami has been discussed, but I’m not sure; further talks are necessary.

“I’m serious about my goal: I want to move up to the next category and target Charles Oliveira.

“Islam Makhachev, the champion, is set to fight in January, so he won’t be available in April.”

Topuria remains undefeated in the UFC since his debut in October 2020.

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