LAS VEGAS -- Ilia Topuria said he was going to knock out Charles Oliveira in the opening round of their vacant lightweight title fight at UFC 317, but it was still a shock to watch it unfold.
Topuria (17-0) became the 10th two-weight champion in UFC history Saturday as he knocked out Oliveira at 2:27 of the first round. Topuria connected with a short right to Oliveira's chin and followed with a left hook. The second shot was just icing on the cake, as Oliveira was already on his way down from the initial punch.