As UFC 308 gets closer, things are heating up between the fighters. Barcelona FC has added to the excitement by giving Max Holloway their jersey. This isn’t just a sign of support, but it also fuels the rivalry since Ilia Topuria, Holloway’s opponent, is a big Real Madrid fan. With the fight approaching, this playful move from Barcelona FC makes the matchup even more exciting.
Coming from Spain, Topuria is part of the common divide between fans who support either Real Madrid or Barcelona. As a proud Real Madrid supporter, he even celebrated his title win at their stadium. Things got playful when Holloway, fresh off receiving a custom Barcelona jersey, had a bit of fun at Topuria’s expense.
In an ESPN MMA interview, Holloway joked that both he and Barcelona would come out on top this weekend. For those who don’t know, Barcelona FC will take on Real Madrid on Sunday, so with this statement, he is surely adding some extra spice to their rivalry ahead of UFC 308 and El Clasico.
In his words, “Yeah, I got gifted from Barcelona, and they gave me the number 9 for striker… So I guess Barcelona go 2 and 0 Saturday night.”
Max Holloway Addresses Brain Health Concerns After 12 Years of Intense Fighting
There’s no question that fighters endure a heavy toll on their bodies from repeated impacts, which can lead to serious long-term issues. Meanwhile, ahead of UFC 308, Holloway stressed the significance of brain health, stating he takes it very seriously. He plans to discuss it further after his career and urges others to prioritize their brain health and stay educated.
At UFC 308 media day, Holloway stated, “Everybody keeps talking to me about, ‘Oh, how many times you get hit’ and blah, blah… Brother, I take brain health so seriously, people will never know. After my career [concludes], maybe I’ll talk about it and all the stuff we’ve been doing. But take care of you guys’ brains, do your homework, get on it and be smart.”
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At 32, Holloway has changed his training by replacing tough sparring with smarter methods that help protect his brain. With this new approach, he emphasizes strategy and health rather than just toughness.
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