Ilia Topuria, formerly known as “El Matador,” has announced his new moniker: “La Leyenda,” which translates to “The Legend.” This change has already generated a wide range of responses from fans, not all of them positive.
Topuria, at 28 years old, boasts an unblemished professional record of 16 wins and no losses, including a perfect 8-0 run in the UFC. He currently holds the UFC featherweight title, earned through impressive knockout victories over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Notably, Topuria is the only fighter to defeat Volkanovski in the featherweight division and the only one to finish Holloway with strikes.
Now, Topuria is planning a move to the 155-pound lightweight division to pursue a second championship title. He is embracing this pivotal moment by rebranding himself as “La Leyenda” ahead of a potential matchup with Islam Makhachev. However, this self-proclaimed legendary status has been met with skepticism by some. One commenter remarked, “He is good, but he is so lame,” reflecting a sentiment of mixed opinions on the new nickname.
Below are further reactions from fans regarding Topuria`s new nickname, La Leyenda.
