Sergio Ramos: "He'll find a way to get a red card" - Sergio Ramos set to be in attendance at UFC Jacksonville in support of Ilia Topuria has fans hyped

"He'll find a way to get a red card" - Sergio Ramos set to be in attendance at UFC Jacksonville in support of Ilia Topuria has fans hyped

By Umar

Modified Jun 24, 2023 16:19 GMT

Sergio Ramos (left) and Ilia Topuria (right). [via Twitter @ESPN and Getty Images] — Sergio Ramos (left) and Ilia Topuria (right) [via Twitter @ESPN and Getty Images]

Ilia Topuria is set to headline his first-ever UFC event this weekend against Josh Emmett at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. For his fight, Topuria will have a special supporter who is a sporting icon in Spain.

Topuria holds a dual nationality as he was born to Georgian parents but moved to Spain as a teenager. It was in Spain that Topuria began his mixed martial arts journey and training. He made his professional debut in a regional competition in 2015.

Legendary Spanish defender and former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos will reportedly be in attendance at the UFC Jacksonville event alongside FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres.

Fans were quick to joke about Ramos' tendency to be red carded during matches and his aggressive nature on the field. A fan wrote:

Fans also expressed their excitement for the footballing star's presence and called for a UFC event in Spain soon.

One fan jokingly asked if Gerard Pique, who was Sergio Ramos' longtime national team partner in the backline and FC Barcelona rival, would be present.

Fans also spoke of the impact Ramos' appearance in support of Ilia Topuria will have on Spanish MMA audiences.

Sergio Ramos' appearance at Ilia Topuria vs. Josh Emmett tipped to draw in Spanish fans

Sergio Ramos is a globally recognized athlete and his presence at the UFC Jacksonville event is predicted to bring in a new wave of fans, especially from Spain.

Journalist Luke Thomas tweeted about the massive social media following that Ramos has and how Ilia Topuria stands to benefit from it if he can get a positive result against Josh Emmett.

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Umar, a journalist at Sportskeeda, specializes in covering MMA and boxing. While he may not be a die-hard fan, Umar approaches combat sports as a purist. He has a deep appreciation for the technical aspects of these sports and is particularly drawn to the stories and narratives that unfold within the MMA world. This passion is informed by his experiences meeting actual UFC fighters and touring their performance gyms, allowing him to provide insightful and well-informed coverage of the sport.

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