Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira in ruthless fashion to win the lightweight title and become a two-division champion at UFC 317 in Las Vegas.
The Georgian-Spaniard, who vacated his featherweight belt earlier this year, ended the fight in the first round with a brutal straight right-left hook combination.
The 28-year-old became only the 10th double champion in UFC history as he extended his unbeaten run to 17.
Topuria then faced off with and shoved Britain’s Paddy Pimblett, potentially setting up a mouth-watering title bout between the two rivals.
“I don’t think [Pimblett’s] going to accept the fight. If you think you’re ready, come on, bring him here,” said Topuria.
Liverpool’s Pimblett was shown on television cameras sporting a big grin and rubbing his hands together, before he entered the octagon and clashed with Topuria.
“That was a heavy knockout but you will never knock me out. I’d finish you,” said Pimblett.
The pair have history, after a dispute at a hotel prior to UFC London in 2022.
Pimblett has staked his claim for a title shot recently, rising to eighth in the UFC lightweight rankings following a dominant win against Michael Chandler in April.