Topuria became the UFC’s latest two-division world champion by winning Islam Makhachev ‘s vacated belt in the UFC 317 main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. After a competitive first few minutes of the fight, Topuria landed a powerful right hand to Oliveira’s jaw that sent the former titleholder collapsing to the canvas.

Ilia Topuria's devastating knockout win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 demonstrated that the former champion can be just as effective in the lighweight division as he was in feaherweight.

Ilia Topuria's confidence matches his talent. As he chases a second UFC title at UFC 317, he's already plotting a third. On paper, it sounds ridiculous, but when Topuria says it, it somehow makes sense.