Topuria KNOCKS OUT Oliveira and makes HISTORY: Champion in two UFC divisions

Ilia Topuria Conquers UFC Lightweight Championship with Spectacular KO

LAS VEGAS – Ilia Topuria kept his promise and knocked out Charles Oliveira in the first round to become the lightweight champion in the UFC. The victory, which came at 2 minutes and 27 seconds of the first round, surprised everyone present. Topuria (17-0) connected a powerful right hand to Oliveira’s chin, followed by a left hook that sealed the victory. This triumph makes him the tenth two-division champion in UFC history.

I already said it. I represent the new era of mixed martial arts. This is the next level of the game.

Ilia Topuria

After the victory, the UFC quickly generated conversation about a possible match with Paddy Pimblett, present at the T-Mobile Arena. The rivalry between Topuria and Pimblett dates back to 2021, when tensions arose due to Pimblett’s comments on the 2008 Russo-Georgian war. Pimblett entered the cage to confront Topuria, who had previously expressed his desire to fight Pimblett in his first title defense, preferably in Las Vegas.

If you think you’re ready, come. Blonde b—-.

Ilia Topuria

Topuria managed to defend himself from Oliveira’s attempts to take him to the ground, even when Oliveira managed to take him down, Topuria reversed the position and ended up on top of the submission specialist. This victory solidifies Topuria’s impressive trajectory, who has knocked out three major figures, including former featherweight champions Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. In addition to Pimblett, Topuria has set his sights on former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who vacated his belt last month.