Ilia Topuria claimed the vacant UFC lightweight title by defeating Charles Oliveira with a knockout at 2:27 into the fight on Saturday night at UFC 317 in Las Vegas.
Topuria became the first undefeated two-division champion in UFC history with this victory.
The fight took place at the T-Mobile Arena, attracting significant attention from MMA fans around the world.
Topuria had promised to finish the fight within the first two or three minutes and delivered on that promise with an explosive combination.
Charles Oliveira, a future UFC Hall of Fame member, faced a swift defeat in the octagon.
This victory marks a significant milestone in Topuria’s career as he continues his undefeated streak.
The event was part of a highly anticipated night of fights at UFC 317.