ILIA TOPURIA is the new king of the UFC’s lightweight division following a brutal stoppage of Charles Oliveira.
The former featherweight king stepped up in weight early on Sunday morning to vie for the vacant 155lbs strap in the .
Standing between him and joining an elite club of fighters was former champion and fan favourite .
Throughout the build-up to the bout, Topuria, 28, promised to get his hands on the lightweight strap with a devastating knockout.
And he made good on his promise with yet another highlight reel KO.
Topuria’s stoppage of Oliveira has potentially paved the way for a grudge match with rival .
Brit submission specialist Pimblett has a rivalry with Topuria that dates back to 2022.
‘The Baddy’ put himself in title contention in April with a statement-making stoppage of fan favourite .
So it’s not beyond the realms of possibility that the UFC brass opt to give the Liverpudlian the first crack at new lightweight king Topuria.
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