Usman thinks Topuria's undeniable run across two divisions makes him the No. 1 pound-for-pound spot over Islam Makhachev – which is what happened after UFC 317. "I give Ilia Top

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 needed just one round to finish Charles Oliveira, knocking him out cold to capture the vacant lightweight title in the UFC 317 main event.