Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira in ruthless vogue to win the light-weight title and develop into a two-division champion at UFC 317 in Las Vegas.
The Georgian-Spaniard, who vacated his featherweight belt earlier this yr, ended the combat within the first spherical with a brutal straight right-left hook mixture.
The 28-year-old grew to become solely the tenth double champion in UFC historical past as he prolonged his unbeaten run to 17.
Topuria then confronted off with and shoved Britain’s Paddy Pimblett, probably establishing a mouth-watering title bout between the 2 rivals.
“I do not suppose [Pimblett’s] going to simply accept the combat. In the event you suppose you are prepared, come on, convey him right here,” mentioned Topuria.
Liverpool’s Pimblett was proven on tv cameras sporting a giant grin and rubbing his fingers collectively, earlier than he entered the octagon and clashed with Topuria.
“That was a heavy knockout however you’ll by no means knock me out. I would end you,” mentioned Pimblett.
The pair have historical past, after a dispute at a resort previous to UFC London in 2022.
Pimblett has staked his claim for a title shot not too long ago, rising to eighth within the UFC light-weight rankings following a dominant win against Michael Chandler in April.
