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Topuria didn’t get pestered by a fan texting him 992
times.
Topuria’s social media team recently informed him that a fan had
texted him 992 times, trying to get a response. Topuria made a
heartwarming gesture by surprising the fan with a video call.
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“This morning the team that runs social media came and told me that
a person has written to me 992 times, trying to get me to answer,”
Topuria said on YouTube. “That’s Juan Souto. So we’re going to
make a video call to see if he answers.”
“How are you Juanito? Team told me today that you had written to me
992 times, and I said, who is this person that we’re going to call
and say hello to? I just wanted to greet you and send you a
hug.”
Common Rooting Interests
Colombia’s Souto is not only a fan of Topuria, but also a fan of
the
UFC champ’s favorite soccer club Real Madrid.
“I’m a huge fan of you and Real Madrid,” Souto said on the
call. “Just before the fight against Volkanovski, we have a photo
together. I’m in Guardalajara right now. I’m from
Colombia.”
Topuria is scheduled to put his lightweight title on the line
against interim champion Justin
Gaethje in the main event at
UFC White House on June 14.