The MMA world exploded during UFC 317 when Ilia Topuria brutally knocked out Charles Oliveira in the very first round. But just as shocking as the KO itself was the live reaction from UFC bantamweight champ Sean “Suga” O’Malley, who was streaming the fight in real time — and might have just crowned a new pound-for-pound king.

🎥 “BRO… THAT’S DIFFERENT!”

Sean O’Malley, known for his flashy style and even flashier personality, was watching the main event live on his Twitch channel when Topuria landed the knockout heard around the world.

As Oliveira hit the canvas, Suga jumped out of his chair, yelling:

“BROOOOO! WHAT?! That boy is cold! That’s not normal! That’s different!”

The clip of his reaction went viral within minutes, with fans loving the raw energy and authenticity of O’Malley’s breakdown. He was clearly stunned — not just by the KO, but by how easy Topuria made it look against one of the division’s most dangerous legends.

🥇 Pound-for-Pound #1?

What had fans buzzing even more was what Suga said next:

“He’s gotta be P4P number one now, right? I don’t care — that was too clean. Too perfect. You don’t do that to Charles, man.”

While O’Malley currently sits in the pound-for-pound rankings himself, he had no hesitation giving props to Topuria. The UFC has yet to officially update the list, but many fans are calling for Ilia to jump to the top, especially after such a dominant performance.

💬 Fans React to Suga’s Reaction

Twitter/X and MMA forums lit up with fan praise for O’Malley’s live take:

“Suga said what we’re all thinking: Ilia might be HIM.”

“Suga recognizes real. Respect.”

“Love how much Sean is actually a fan of the sport. His reactions are gold.”

Even Ilia Topuria himself reposted the clip on his Instagram story, adding fire emojis and tagging O’Malley — a classy nod to a fellow champ showing love.

🔥 Could We See Topuria vs. Suga?

While they’re in different weight classes (Topuria at 145/155, O’Malley at 135), fans are already fantasizing about a future super-fight if both continue to dominate their divisions. Imagine it: two of the most exciting strikers in the UFC, both undefeated in style, clashing for legacy.

But for now, one thing is clear: Topuria’s KO just shook the entire UFC landscape, and Suga Sean was one of the first to call it what it is — greatness.

Final Thoughts

Ilia Topuria didn’t just make a statement with his knockout of Charles Oliveira — he may have just made a claim to the pound-for-pound throne. And with Suga Sean O’Malley giving him props live in front of thousands of fans, the respect between champs is real.