Topuria KOs Oliveira and makes history: Double UFC champion!

Ilia Topuria Conquers UFC Lightweight Championship with Spectacular KO

LAS VEGAS – Ilia Topuria fulfilled his promise by knocking out Charles Oliveira in the first round, securing the lightweight title at UFC 317. The victory, which came at 2 minutes and 27 seconds of the first round, was a direct blow to Oliveira’s chin, followed by a left hook that sealed the triumph. Topuria, with an undefeated record of 17-0, becomes the tenth two-division champion in UFC history. This feat distinguishes him even more, as he is the only one to achieve it without having suffered a defeat.

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

Ilia Topuria

The UFC was quick to capitalize on the victory, bringing Paddy Pimblett into the conversation immediately after the fight. Pimblett, ranked number 8 in lightweight, was present at the T-Mobile Arena. The rivalry between Topuria and Pimblett dates back to 2021, when tensions arose over Pimblett’s comments about the 2008 Russo-Georgian War. Topuria, of Georgian descent, responded to the comments. Pimblett entered the cage to face Topuria, who had previously expressed his desire to face Pimblett in his first title defense, preferably in Las Vegas.

If you think you’re ready, let him come. Rubio b—-.

Ilia Topuria

Topuria’s victory adds to an impressive streak in his career, which includes knockouts over prominent figures in the sport such as Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, both former featherweight champions. In addition to Pimblett, Topuria has set his sights on Islam Makhachev, former lightweight champion.