Pic: Ilia Topuria’s custom ‘El Matador’ Spanish shorts ahead of UFC 308 are pricey (but awesome)
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Anything “Blessed” can do, “El Matador” can do better?
Ilia Topuria makes his highly-anticipated, first-ever Featherweight title defense at UFC 308 in three days (Sat., Oct. 26, 2024) against Baddest Motherf—ker (BMF), Max Holloway, from inside Etihad Arena on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Ahead of their epic 145-pound showdown, UFC has released images of Topuria’s super awesome custom shorts. The Spaniard (yes, Spain) will rep red-and-yellow shorts with a bull on the side (hardcore Topuria fans can even buy them for $114)
Checkout the fresh fit below:
Topuria is the latest fighter to get custom shorts, which have included his opponent, Holloway, Dustin Poirier, Bryce Mitchell, Alex Pereira, Paddy Pimblett and a few others.
While the custom shorts might not be as iconic as Chuck Liddell’s “Ice Man” shorts or Shogun Rua’s “Bad Boy” vale tudo trunks, it’s a cool step in the right direction.
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Championship Doubleheader! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sat., Oct. 5, 2024, with a pair of thrilling championship bouts at the helm. In UFC 307’s pay-per-view (PPV) main event, Light Heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira, goes for his third successful title defense of 2024 when he collides with No. 8-ranked contender, Khalil Rountree Jr., in a battle of ferocious knockout artists. Meanwhile, in UFC 307’s championship co-headliner, women’s Bantamweight roost-ruler, Raquel Pennington, defends against former titleholder and No. 1-seeded contender, Julianna Pena, in a grudge match dating back to The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 18 more than one decade ago. UFC 307 will also feature the return of former pound-for-pound great, Jose Aldo, as well Kayla Harrison, Kevin Holland and so much more! It’s must-watch action from “SLC!” UFC 307’s start time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (Prelims card) and 10 p.m. ET (PPV main card).
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