Alexander Volkanovski has no issues with Ilia Topuria getting an immediate UFC lightweight title shot. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is vacating his featherweight championship after back-to-back knockouts of Volkanovski and Max Holloway.

El Matador' no more, Ilia Topuria has revealed his new fighting moniker ahead of his foray into the UFC lightweight title picture. Topuria vacated the featherweight throne to chase greener pastures when UFC 314's main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes was announced.

Ilia Topuria has revealed his new nickname after teasing fans, as he prepares to begin the next chapter of his UFC career. In February, Topuria announced he was vacating the featherweight title and planning to move up to lightweight, despite his 145lb reign having been a short one.