Topuria Announces New Nickname: ‘La Leyenda’

Sports news » Topuria Announces New Nickname: ‘La Leyenda’

Ilia Topuria is not only changing weight classes but also adopting a new nickname.

The Spanish fighter, who relinquished his UFC featherweight title to compete in the 155-pound lightweight division, will now be known as `La Leyenda,` which translates from Spanish to `The Legend.` This replaces his previous moniker, `El Matador`.

“`El Matador` is a nickname that has accompanied me throughout my entire athletic career, my whole journey, and it has guided me to my new nickname. I always say: you have to believe in me. You have to see to believe. I believe first, and then I see. Therefore, the nickname that will represent me in my upcoming fights is `La Leyenda`,” Topuria stated at a press conference in Toledo.

It`s worth noting that last year, Topuria competed in two fights, achieving knockout victories against Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.

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