The 2024 Copa America is being hosted in the USA from June 20 to July 14. As the tournament nears its end, several UFC 303 participants were asked about their favorite soccer players participating in Copa America 2024 and Euro 2024. With big names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the tournaments, UFC 303 fighters shared their favorite soccer stars.
From Messi to Mbappe, UFC Stars Pick Their Favourite Soccer Players
Fighters such as Jiri Prochazka, Ian Garry, Michael ‘Venom’ Page, and Diego Lopes were asked to choose between Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.; Prochazka and Ian Garry picked France’s Mbappe, while MVP and Lopes chose Brazil’s Vinicius Jr. When it came to choosing between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Prochazka, MVP, and Lopes picked Ronaldo, whereas Ian Garry chose World Cup winner Messi.
Meanwhile, the fighters are all set for UFC International Fight Week. It is here, and excitement is building for UFC 303, which will take place on June 29, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The main event will feature a highly anticipated rematch between light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. Prochazka is looking to reclaim the title and become a two-time champion in the division.
The card also includes a featherweight bout between Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes. UFC 303 is shaping up to be one of the biggest pay-per-view events of the year and featuring numerous thrilling matchups during this International Fight Week celebration in Las Vegas.
