Real Madrid legend attends UFC 308 to support Spanish fighter
Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas attended UFC 308 on Saturday night to support Spanish fighter Juan Espino.
Espino, who fights out of Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, lost his fight to American Dustin Jacoby via unanimous decision. However, Casillas was there to support his fellow countryman and show his appreciation for the sport of mixed martial arts.
Casillas is a lifelong Real Madrid fan and has been a vocal supporter of the club throughout his career. He is also a close friend of Espino, and the two have often trained together in the past.
Casillas' attendance at UFC 308 is a sign of the growing popularity of mixed martial arts in Spain. The sport has been gaining popularity in recent years, and there are now several Spanish fighters competing in the UFC.
Casillas' appearance at the event is sure to help raise the profile of mixed martial arts in Spain and inspire more people to take up the sport.