UFC 262 Results: A New Lightweight Champion Is Crowned
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Main Card (10pm EST., ESPN+ Pay-Per-View)
Vacant UFC Lightweight Championship
#3 Charles Oliveira def. #4 Michael Chandler by TKO via strikes (0:19, R2) to win the championship
#9 Beneil Dariush def. #5 Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
#2 Katlyn Chookagian def. #7 Viviane Araujo by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
#13 Edson Barboza def. #9 Shane Burgos by TKO via strikes (1:16, R3)
#9 (Flyweight) Rogerio Bontorin def. #8 (Flyweight) Matt Schnell by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Preliminary Card (8pm EST., ESPN)
Andre Muniz def. Ronaldo Souza by submission via arm bar (3:59, R1)
#11 Andrea Lee def. #12 Antonina Shevchenko by submission via triangle arm bar (4:52, R2)
Lando Vannata def. Mike Grundy by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
Jordan Wright def. Jamie Pickett by TKO via strikes (1:04, R1)
Early Preliminary Card (6:30pm EST., ESPN+)
Priscila Cachoeira def. Gina Mazany by TKO via strikes (4:51, R2)
Tucker Lutz def. Kevin Aguilar by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Christos Giagos def. Sean Soriano by submission via d’arce choke (1:01, R2)
Vacant UFC Lightweight Championship
#3 Charles Oliveira vs. #4 Michael Chandler
Round One: The round begins with Oliveira attacking Chandler with some leg kicks, Oliveira also lands some push kicks on Chandler. Chandler comes forward and he swings wildly against Oliveira, Oliveira scores a takedown on Chandler and Chandler catches him in a guillotine choke. Oliveira escapes the choke and he gets top control on the ground, Oliveira transitions to back control on Chandler. Chandler stands up and he tries slamming Oliveira off of him and Oliveira stays on his back, Oliveira attacks Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler scrambles to get free and he makes it back to his feet, Chandler stands over Oliveira while landing a few strikes. Oliveira gets to his feet as Chandler swings away at him, Chandler drops Oliveira with a right and he pounces on him with more strikes before getting top control on the ground. Chandler postures up and Oliveira scrambles to get him back in his full guard, Oliveira lands an up kick on Chandler as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Oliveira
Round Two: The round begins with Oliveira dropping a swinging Chandler with a counter left hook, Chandler gets up and Oliveira drops him again with a massive combination. Oliveira pounces on a downed Chandler until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: #3 Charles Oliveira def. #4 Michael Chandler by TKO via strikes (0:19, R2) to win the championship
#5 Tony Ferguson vs. #9 Beneil Dariush
Round One: The round begins with Dariush cracking Ferguson with a short left, Dariush attacks Ferguson with a combination. Ferguson fires back and he nails Dariush with some leg kicks, Dariush lands a counter left on a swinging Ferguson. Dariush and Ferguson get into some wild striking exchanges, Dariush scores a takedown on Ferguson and Ferguson pops him with an up kick as he postured up. Ferguson nails Dariush with elbow strikes while on his back, Dariush settles in the full guard of Ferguson. Dariush attacks Ferguson with a lot of ground and pound, Dariush advances to the half guard on Ferguson. Ferguson scrambles and Dariush nails him with more ground and pound, Ferguson eats more strikes while getting Dariush back in his full guard. Dariush regains the half guard while nailing Ferguson with more strikes, Dariush keeps top control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dariush
Round Two: The round begins with Dariush attacking Ferguson with some leg kicks, Dariush looks for a takedown and Ferguson catches him in a d’arce choke. Dariush defends and he gets top control on Ferguson, Dariush attacks Ferguson with some ground and pound. Dariush gains the half guard position against Ferguson, Ferguson scrambles to his feet and Dariush tries dragging him to the ground. Ferguson scrambles and he gets top control before Dariush rolls for his leg, Dariush goes for a heel hook and Ferguson defends. Dariush then regains top control on Ferguson while landing ground and pound, Dariush keeps top control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dariush (Overall Score: 20-18 for Dariush)
Round Three: The round begins with Dariush and Ferguson swinging away at each other, Dariush looks for a takedown and Ferguson drops for a guillotine choke. Dariush defends and he keeps top control on the ground, Dariush gains side control while landing ground and pound on Ferguson. Dariush advances to the north/south position against Ferguson, Dariush gains the full mount on Ferguson and Ferguson scrambles to get him back to side control. Ferguson gets Dariush back to his full guard while eating a few strikes, Dariush lands some ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dariush (Final Score: 30-27 for Dariush)
Official Result: #9 Beneil Dariush def. #5 Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
#8 (Flyweight) Matt Schnell vs. #9 (Flyweight) Rogerio Bontorin
Round One: The round begins with Schnell attacking Bontorin with a body kick, Schnell also lands some leg kicks on Bontorin. Schnell also starts landing a series of jabs against Bontorin, Bontorin comes forward and Schnell nails him with a combination. Bontorin fires back and he throws some combos of his own against Schnell, Bontorin then cracks Schnell with a few rights. Bontorin starts landing his own leg kicks against a swinging Schnell, Schnell rocks Bontorin with a multiple punch combination. Schnell goes for a high kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Bontorin
Round Two: The round begins with Schnell attacking Bontorin with a high kick, Schnell follows up by exchanging hooks with Bontorin. Bontorin goes back to exchanging leg kicks with Schnell, Schnell starts attacking Bontorin with combinations. Bontorin and Schnell continuously get into some wild striking exchanges, Schnell lands a counter right hook on a kicking Bontorin. Bontorin rocks Schnell after landing a multiple punch combination, Bontorin and Schnell have another wild striking exchange as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Bontorin (Overall Score: 20-18 for Bontorin)
Round Three: The round begins with Schnell attacking Bontorin with some high kicks, Bontorin goes back to attacking Schnell with some leg kicks. Bontorin and Schnell exchange some punching combinations, Bontorin backs up Schnell after landing a right. Schnell responds by nailing Bontorin with a right of his own, Bontorin backs Schnell into the cage wall while landing a multiple strike combination. Bontorin scores a takedown on Schnell and he gets the full guard, Bontorin attacks Schnell with some ground and pound. Bontorin advances to the side control position against Schnell, Bontorin attacks Schnell with more ground and pound while gaining back control. Schnell scrambles and Bontorin keeps top control as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Bontorin (Final Score: 30-27 for Bontorin)
Official Result: #9 (Flyweight) Rogerio Bontorin def. #8 (Flyweight) Matt Schnell by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
#2 Katlyn Chookagian vs. #7 Viviane Araujo
Round One: The round begins with Araujo attacking the midsection of Chookagian, Chookagian lands a push kick to the midsection of Araujo. Araujo cracks Chookagian with a two punch combination, Chookagian and Araujo exchange some leg kicks. Chookagian uses the jab to keep Araujo at a distance, Araujo then pops Chookagian with an overhand right. Araujo continues attacking Chookagian with punching combinations, Chookagian cracks Araujo with a looping left hook. Araujo responds by landing a left to the midsection of Chookagian, Araujo grabs Chookagian and gets her up against the cage wall. The fighters trade strikes while in the clinch and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Araujo
Round Two: The round begins with Chookagian attacking Araujo with a left, Chookagian and Araujo exchange some jabs. Chookagian drops Araujo after landing a front kick and Araujo gets back up, Chookagian continues attacking Araujo with combinations. Araujo scores a takedown on a kicking Chookagian and she gets side control, Araujo moves into the half guard against Chookagian. Araujo attacks Chookagian with some ground and pound, Araujo gains the full mount position on Chookagian. Chookagian scrambles and gets back to her feet before nailing Araujo with a combination, Chookagian then cracks Araujo with a multiple punch combination. Araujo lands a counter left hook on a swinging Chookagian, the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Araujo (Overall Score: 20-18 for Araujo)
Round Three: The round begins with Chookagian popping Araujo with a front kick, Chookagian and Araujo swing away at each other. Chookagian uses the jab to keep Araujo at a distance, Araujo pops a swinging Chookagian with a counter left. Chookagian remains at a distance while swinging away at Araujo, Chookagian cracks Araujo with a right to the midsection. Chookagian continuously attacks Araujo with a plethora of jabs, Chookagian nails Araujo with a side kick to the midsection. Chookagian almost lands a head kick on a ducking Araujo, Araujo looks for a takedown and Chookagian nails her with a knee strike. Chookagian follows up by cracking Araujo with a right, Chookagian lands more strikes on Araujo as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Chookagian (Final Score: 29-28 for Araujo)
Official Result: #2 Katlyn Chookagian def. #7 Viviane Araujo by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
#9 Shane Burgos vs. #13 Edson Barboza
Round One: The round begins with the fighters trading some jabs, Barboza starts landing some leg kicks against Burgos. Barboza cracks a swinging Burgos with a counter right hook, Burgos comes forward and he attacks Barboza with a combination. Burgos lands a left hook to the midsection of Barboza, Barboza fires back and he nails Burgos with his own combination. Burgos grabs a kicking Barboza and he briefly gets him against the cage wall, Barboza nails Burgos with a kick to the midsection. Burgos attacks the midsection of Barboza with punching combinations, Burgos stuns a swinging Barboza with a counter left. Burgos eats a counter left after landing a body shot on Barboza, Barboza cracks Burgos with a spinning head kick. Burgos starts landing his own leg kicks on Barboza, Barboza lands multiple counter strikes on a swinging Burgos. Burgos hits Barboza with a left as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Barboza
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters swinging away at each other, Burgos nails a swinging Barboza with a short right. Barboza goes back to attacking Burgos with leg kicks, Barboza also lands kicks to the midsection of Burgos. Burgos cracks Barboza with a few rights to the body and head, Barboza lands a multiple punch combination on Burgos. Burgos continues coming forward while swinging away at Barboza, Burgos lands a counter left hook on a swinging Barboza. Burgos starts landing leg kicks of his own against Barboza, Barboza lands a spinning back kick to the midsection of Burgos. Burgos lands a ton of front kicks to the body of Barboza, Barboza cracks Burgos with a multiple punch combination. Barboza then attacks Burgos with a jumping knee strike to the face, Burgos responds by landing his own combos on Barboza. Burgos swings away at Barboza as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Barboza (Overall Score: 20-18 for Barboza)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters trading some more leg kicks, Barboza starts landing shots to the midsection of Burgos. Burgos then pops Barboza with a two punch combination, Burgos continues landing counter strikes on a swinging Barboza. Barboza drops Burgos with a right and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: #13 Edson Barboza def. #9 Shane Burgos by TKO via strikes (1:16, R3)
Ronaldo Souza vs. Andre Muniz
Round One: The round begins with the fighters trading some leg kicks, Souza nails Muniz with a kick to the midsection and Muniz lands one of his own as well. Souza nails Muniz with a combination before getting him up against the cage wall, Souza scores a takedown on Muniz and he gets him in a seated position. Souza postures up before landing ground and pound on Muniz, Souza backs up and he lets Muniz get back up. Muniz scores a takedown on Souza and he gets the full guard, Souza scrambles to his feet and Muniz grabs a hold of him. The fighters separate and Muniz attacks Souza with a high kick, Muniz scores another takedown and Souza gets back up. Muniz jumps on the back of Souza and he gets Souza back to the ground, Muniz catches a scrambling Souza in an arm bar and Souza’s arm breaks to cause a referee stoppage.
Official Result: Andre Muniz def. Ronaldo Souza by submission via arm bar (3:59, R1)
Lando Vannata vs. Mike Grundy
Round One: The round begins with Vannata attacking Grundy with a variety of strikes, Grundy pops Vannata with a left before looking for a takedown. Grundy accidentally nails Vannata low and the fight is halted, the action resumes with Vannata attacking Grundy with a combination. Grundy grabs Vannata and he gets him against the cage wall, Grundy scores a takedown on Vannata and Vannata gets back up. Vannata cracks Grundy with a step in knee strike, Grundy scores another takedown and Vannata gets back up again. Grundy looks for another takedown and Vannata defends while landing elbow strikes, Vannata stays at a distance while taking some swings at Grundy. Grundy looks for another takedown and Vannata defends against it, Vannata attempts a few high kicks against Grundy. Grundy looks for another takedown and Vannata gets free again, Vannata throws some front kicks as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Vannata
Round Two: The round begins with Vannata taking some swings at Grundy, Grundy again hunts for takedowns on Vannata. Grundy cracks Vannata with a knee strike to the face, Vannata hits Grundy with a left hook to the midsection. Vannata nails Grundy with a front kick to the body before avoiding a takedown attempt, Vannata and Grundy exchange a few rights. Grundy comes forward and he cracks Vannata with a right, Grundy avoids a few strikes before landing a left on Vannata. Vannata starts landing some leg kicks on a swinging Grundy, Vannata barely lands a head kick on a swinging Grundy. Grundy again cracks Vannata with a right from out of nowhere, the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Vannata (Overall Score: 20-18 for Vannata)
Round Three: The round begins with Grundy immediately hunting for takedowns against Vannata, Vannata attacks Grundy with a few combinations. Grundy looks for a takedown and Vannata defends while landing a knee strike, Grundy catches Vannata in a front headlock and he drags Vannata to the ground. Vannata gets up and he scores a takedown on Grundy, Grundy scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again. Grundy comes forward and he nails Vannata with a right, Grundy goes for the takedown again and Vannata counters with another knee strike. Vannata looks for a head kick and Grundy blocks it, Vannata nails Grundy with a front kick to the midsection. Grundy pops a swinging Vannata with a counter left, Vannata swings away at Grundy as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Vannata (Final Score: 30-27 for Vannata)
Official Result: Lando Vannata def. Mike Grundy by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
Jordan Wright vs. Jamie Pickett
Round One: The round begins with Wright popping Pickett with a right, Pickett then cracks Wright with a two strike combination. Pickett looks for a takedown and Wright rocks him with a ton of elbow strikes, Wright rocks Pickett with a knee strike followed by another combination. Pickett fights back and Wright drops him before landing follow up strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Jordan Wright def. Jamie Pickett by TKO via strikes (1:04, R1)
#11 Andrea Lee vs. #12 Antonina Shevchenko
Round One: The round begins with Lee attempting a few kicks against Shevchenko, Lee charges at Shevchenko while swinging away at her. Lee nails a swinging Shevchenko with a counter right, Lee follows up by cracking Shevchenko with a left hook. Lee gets Shevchenko against the cage wall after avoiding a spinning back fist, Shevchenko and Lee exchange knee strikes while in a clinch. Lee then hits Shevchenko with a three punch combination, Shevchenko clinches with Lee and she lands a few knee strikes to her midsection. Shevchenko then nails Lee with a two punch combination, Lee again charges at Shevchenko while swinging away at her. Lee rocks Shevchenko during a brief striking exchange after landing a left, Lee scores a takedown on Shevchenko and she gets the full guard. Lee attacks Shevchenko with some ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lee
Round Two: The round begins with Shevchenko attacking Lee with some leg kicks, Lee scores a takedown on Shevchenko and Shevchenko gets back up. Lee scores another takedown on Shevchenko and she gets side control, Lee attacks Shevchenko with ground and pound. Lee moves to the full mount before catching Shevchenko in a triangle choke while landing a ton of elbow strikes, Lee transitions to the triangle arm bar and a tap out follows after a long struggle.
Official Result: #11 Andrea Lee def. #12 Antonina Shevchenko by submission via triangle arm bar (4:52, R2)
Gina Mazany vs. Priscila Cachoeira
Round One: The round begins with Mazany attacking Cachoeira with some leg kicks, Cachoeira lands a knee strike on Mazany during a clinch. Mazany and Cachoeira get into a few wild striking exchanges, Mazany scores a takedown on Cachoeira and she gets side control. Mazany transitions to the half guard on Cachoeira, Cachoeira scrambles to her feet and Mazany drags her back to the ground. Mazany starts attacking Cachoeira with some ground and pound, Cachoeira wall walks to her feet while eating some strikes. Mazany and Cachoeira get into another brief striking exchange, Mazany scores another takedown on Cachoeira and she gets the half guard. Mazany lands ground and pound on Cachoeira as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Mazany
Round Two: The round begins with Mazany attacking Cachoeira with a front kick, Mazany scores a takedown on Cachoeira and she gets the half guard. Mazany attacks Cachoeira with some ground and pound, Mazany gains back control on a scrambling Cachoeira. Cachoeira scrambles again and Mazany gets the full guard in return, Mazany goes back to attacking Cachoeira with ground and pound. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Mazany attacking Cachoeira with a few kicks. Cachoeira cracks a kicking Mazany with a counter right, Cachoeira follows up by landing another counter right on Mazany. Cachoeira starts blocking the takedown attempts from Mazany, Cachoeira charges at Mazany while landing more rights. Cachoeira backs Mazany into the cage wall while landing some combinations, Cachoeira cracks a kicking Mazany with a counter right. Cachoeira pounces on a rocked Mazany with a bunch of unanswered rights and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Priscila Cachoeira def. Gina Mazany by TKO via strikes (4:51, R2)
Kevin Aguilar vs. Tucker Lutz
Round One: The round begins with Lutz attacking Aguilar with a high kick, Lutz starts landing leg kicks on Aguilar. Aguilar charges at Lutz while swinging away at him, Lutz pops Aguilar with a straight right to the midsection. The fighters briefly clinch and Lutz lands a knee strike on Aguilar, Aguilar backs up Lutz while landing a knee strike to the body. Aguilar nails a kicking Lutz with a two punch combination, Aguilar charges forward and Lutz lands a left hook on him. Lutz follows up by kicking Aguilar in the midsection, Aguilar starts landing some jabs to the face of Lutz. Lutz pops a swinging Aguilar with a counter left hook followed by an uppercut, Lutz scores a takedown on Aguilar and he gets the full guard. Lutz attacks Aguilar with some ground and pound, Lutz maintains top control on Aguilar as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lutz
Round Two: The round begins with Aguilar cracking Lutz with a few punching combinations, Aguilar and Lutz exchange high kick attempts. Lutz and Aguilar get into a few wild striking exchanges, Lutz cracks a swinging Aguilar with a counter left hook. Lutz backs up Aguilar while landing a multiple punch combination, Lutz continues landing left hooks on Aguilar. Aguilar grabs Lutz and he gets him up against the cage wall, Lutz separates from Aguilar after landing a knee strike. Lutz lands some leg kicks before Aguilar lands a counter right, Aguilar lands a few body shots on Lutz after eating a body kick. Aguilar comes forward and he cracks Lutz with a left, Lutz scores a takedown on Aguilar and he gets the full guard. Lutz gets up and Aguilar gets up a short time later, Aguilar attempts an overhand right and Lutz counters with a short left. Aguilar clinches with Lutz and he lands a knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Lutz (Overall Score: 20-18 for Lutz)
Round Three: The round begins with Aguilar cracking Lutz with a multiple punch combination, Lutz and Aguilar have a few striking exchanges. Aguilar backs up Lutz while swinging away at him, Lutz stuns Aguilar after landing a counter right uppercut. Aguilar recovers and he has more exchanges with a swinging Lutz, Aguilar then cracks Lutz with an overhand right. Lutz continues looking for the counter strikes on a swinging Aguilar, Lutz starts landing some leg kicks on Aguilar. Lutz scores a takedown on Aguilar and he gets the full guard, Lutz attacks Aguilar with some ground and pound. Aguilar scrambles to his feet and Lutz attacks him with a knee strike, Lutz nails Aguilar with a right to the midsection. Aguilar grabs Lutz and he gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Aguilar swings away at Lutz. Lutz cracks an incoming Aguilar with a short left hook, Aguilar comes forward and he pops Lutz with a few lefts. Aguilar nails Lutz with a kick to the midsection as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Aguilar (Final Score: 29-28 for Lutz)
Official Result: Tucker Lutz def. Kevin Aguilar by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Sean Soriano vs. Christos Giagos
Round One: The round begins with the fighters throwing a few jabs, Giagos cracks a kicking Soriano with a counter right hook. Soriano responds by landing some leg kicks against Giagos, Giagos grabs Soriano and he gets him up against the cage wall. Giagos scores a takedown and Soriano gets right back up, Giagos and Soriano trade a few right hooks. Soriano and Giagos get into a few striking exchanges, Soriano rocks Giagos after landing a few hooks. Giagos accidentally pokes Soriano in the eye and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Soriano rocking Giagos again during an exchange. Soriano then cracks Giagos with a kick to the midsection, Giagos eats a few shots while landing a knee strike on Soriano. Soriano again nails a swinging Giagos with a counter right, Soriano then lands a counter left and a body kick on a swinging Giagos. Giagos scores a takedown on Soriano as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Soriano
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters taking some swings at each other, Soriano cracks a swinging Giagos with a counter right hook. Giagos scores a takedown on Soriano and he gets side control, Soriano scrambles and Giagos catches him in a d’arce choke and Soriano goes out cold.
Official Result: Christos Giagos def. Sean Soriano by submission via d’arce choke (1:01, R2)
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