Following his win, Topuria called out popular UFC lightweight contender and longtime rival Paddy Pimblett, who was sitting cageside. “Listen, I don’t think that he’s going to accept it — but if he thinks that he’s ready, come on you blonde b****," Topuria declared. "Bring that b**** here.”

Ilia Topuria became just the 10th fighter in UFC history to hold championships in two separate weight classes after knocking Charles Oliveira out in devastating fashion at UFC 317. The 28-year-old vacated the featherweight title earlier this year after admitting that his body could no longer handle the cut down to 145 lbs.