{"id":33329,"date":"2025-03-26T20:43:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T19:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=33329"},"modified":"2025-03-26T20:44:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T19:44:02","slug":"ilia-topuria-sheds-el-matador-reveals-his-new-nickname","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ilia-topuria-sheds-el-matador-reveals-his-new-nickname\/","title":{"rendered":"Ilia Topuria Sheds \u2018El Matador,\u2019 Reveals His New Nickname!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nicknames in <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/mma\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>MMA<\/a> are more than just catchy labels. They are a fighter&rsquo;s battle cry, their personal brand, and sometimes even a psychological weapon. Ilia Topuria, the Spanish- Georgian sensation who recently conquered the featherweight division, is about to add another chapter to his already legendary story by ditching his old nickname and embracing a new identity that screams confidence.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">El Matador has been my ally in every fight. But next time, I&rsquo;ll step into the octagon with a new identity. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NewEra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#NewEra<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Topuriailia\/status\/1902716137235775857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 20, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/tom-aspinall-has-the-duck-toy-story-documented\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Tom Aspinall Has the &ldquo;Duck&rdquo; Toy Story Documented!<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ilia Topuria Changes His Nickname Ahead Of Lightweight<\/h2><p>For years, Topuria has been known as &lsquo;El Matador.&rsquo; a nickname that had fans imagine Spanish bullfighting and fearless confrontation. But champions evolve, and so do their brands. In a recent interview with Mundo Deportivo, Topuria revealed his transformation, announcing that he will now have a new moniker.<\/p><p><strong><em>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s always what I say: You need to believe. You need to see to believe. I believe it first, and then I see it. So the nickname that will accompany me in my next fights is going to be &lsquo;La Leyenda.&rsquo;&rdquo;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680; The moment in Spain when Ilia Topuria announced his new nickname &ldquo;La Leyenda&rdquo;<br><br>&ldquo;You need to see to believe. I first believe it, then I see it. So the nickname that will accompany me in my next fight will be &lsquo;The Legend&rsquo;&rdquo;<br><br>&#127909; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/diarioas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@diarioas<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Criistinaparra_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@Criistinaparra_<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cY6OlZWlbq\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/cY6OlZWlbq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ACD MMA (@acdmma_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/acdmma_\/status\/1904539968707412407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 25, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>&lsquo;La Leyenda&rsquo; is Spanish for &ldquo;The Legend.&rdquo; This isn&rsquo;t just a random rebranding. It is a statement. After demolishing featherweight icons Alex Volkanovski and Max Holloway, Topuria has proven he is not just another fighter, but a true game-changer in the sport.<\/p><p>The nickname change comes at a pivotal moment in Topuria&rsquo;s career. Having cleaned out the featherweight division, he is set to move up to lightweight, a weight class that&rsquo;s been dominated by Islam Makhachev. Topuria mantra behind this change reflects his extraordinary journey from a young fighter in Georgia to a global MMA superstar!<\/p><p>The transition to lightweight isn&rsquo;t just a weight class change; it&rsquo;s a statement of ambition. While the division is stacked with talent, Topuria seems laser-focused on making an immediate impact. There are a plethora of opponents that he can face in the division including Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan. However, his potential showdown with Islam Makhachev would be more than just a fight, it would be a passing of the torch moment, a chance for a new legend to challenge an established one. <\/p><p>As he prepares for his lightweight debut, fans and fighters alike are watching closely. Will &lsquo;La Leyenda&rsquo; live up to his new nickname? If his past performances are any indication, a bet on Topuria to continue writing his own extraordinary story, one legendary fight at a time is a safe option. The lightweight division better be ready as a new force is about to make his mark!<\/p><p><strong>(Image Credit: Gary A. 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