The octagon can be a wild place even after the final bell rings. Sometimes the most memorable moments happen when fighters aren’t even scheduled to compete. That’s exactly what went down at UFC 317 in Las Vegas when emotions boiled over between two of the sport’s biggest personalities.<\/p>
Ilia Topuria has been building quite the reputation as a knockout artist. The Georgian-Spanish fighter made waves in the featherweight division before winning his lightweight debut and the title with it. Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett has become one of the UFC<\/a>‘s most polarizing figures since joining the promotion. The Liverpool native brings serious entertainment value with his colourful personality and wild fighting style. These two have been trading verbal jabs for months, creating the perfect storm for drama. When you put two fighters with massive egos and even bigger mouths in the same building, something’s bound to happen.<\/p> Topuria didn’t waste any time making his lightweight statement at the T-Mobile Arena. He demolished Charles Oliveira in devastating fashion, landing a knockout punch that sent the Brazilian crashing to the canvas in the first round. The finish was clean and brutal.<\/p>UFC 317 Victory Sets The Stage For Next Fight<\/h2>