UFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler Highlights, Bonuses, Reaction & More News | Fight Night Roundup
From Charles Oliveira knocking out Michael Chandler to Beneil Dariush’s dominant performance over Tony Ferguson, plus bonuses and Twitter reactions — this is your UFC 262 fight night roundup.
UFC 262 fight highlights: Charles Oliveira scores huge comeback TKO and more
Charles Oliveira def. Michael Chandler via TKO (Punches) (Rd. 2 0:19)
Charles Oliveira is the new UFC lightweight champion after knocking out Michael Chandler in the second round. After a competitive first round where both men threatened finishes, Chandler with a deep guillotine choke, and Oliveira with extended back control. At the start of the second, Oliveira caught Chandler with a short left hook to knock him down, and after a short follow-up, we had a new champion.
HERE. WE. GO. —
[ #UFC262 Live NOW on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/EYcvjCHR5s ] pic.twitter.com/Xs7xzy3sKD— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!
—-@CharlesDoBronxs #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/g0lLQSi1lC
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
BRAZIL STAND UP —— #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/3GSv903CZF
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
THE ELEVENTH UNDISPUTED LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP — @CharlesDoBronxs —- #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/a1CIOVMzDf
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Beneil Dariush def. Tony Ferguson via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Beniel Dariush blew Tony Ferguson out of the water and announced his arrival as a contender in the UFC’s lightweight division. He used a relentless pressure approach to secure takedowns, and push for submission finishes for most of the fight. Notably, in the second round, he locked Ferguson in a heel hook, and Ferguson’s knee looked like it popped. Good performance by Dariush, but a very poor one by Ferguson.
Post-fight, Dariush cut a fairly entertaining if nonsensical promo, which is worth checking out.
Grab your popcorn for this one… —
—@TonyFergusonXT vs @BeneilDariush heads to the Octagon NEXT!
[ #UFC262 We’re LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/EYcvjCHR5s ] pic.twitter.com/zxBFIeblJh— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
HOW’D HE ESCAPE?! — #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/A0GDl3Fs5E
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Make that 7️⃣ in a row!
— @BeneilDariush with a dominant performance at #UFC262. pic.twitter.com/npblAuVyX9
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
This post-fight interview from Beneil Dariush is… something.
Goes on to ask for a “title eliminator” which I can only imagine is a UFC style Elimination Chamber. #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/zlhu5t7tMl
— Kevin Michie (@KevinMichie) May 16, 2021
Rogerio Bontorin def. Matt Schnell via Unaniamous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Rogerio Bontorin made up for missing weight by putting on a good performance in defeating Matt Schnell. Schnell was competitive for most of the fight, but the majority of the heavy blows were scored by Bontorin, especially in the third round, which Bontorin dominated.
Our #UFC262 main card action continues!
—- @Danger_Caged vs —- @RogerioBontorin – Now on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/EYcvjCHR5s pic.twitter.com/JvD64FucIq
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Oh. OH. —
—- @RogerioBontorin with an insane combination. #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/0TLrtVNm7o
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Came in with a point to prove! —
—- @RogerioBontorin secures the UD at #UFC262.
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Katlyn Chookagian def. Viviane Araujo via Unaniamous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
In a fairly dull fight, with a controversial decision, Katlyn Chookagian won all three scorecards against Viviane Araujo. If you’ve seen one Chookagian fight, you’ve seen them all.
Flyweight talents taking the stage —
—- @BlondeFighter vs —- @ViviAraujoMMA
[ #UFC262 LIVE on E+ PPV: https://t.co/EYcvjCHR5s ] pic.twitter.com/swpqiYQHzu— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Tied for most wins in the division with the champ —
Katlyn Chookagian locks in the UD at #UFC262!
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Edson Barboza def. Shane Burgos via TKO (Punches) (Rd. 3 1:16)
In the easy fight of the night, Edson Barboza, and Shane Burgos went to war and ended with one of the oddest knockouts you’ll ever see. Barboza hit Burgos with a 1-2 combination, which Burgos seemed to shake off, only for him to lose his equilibrium, and essentially shut down. After brief, and unnecessary follow-up punches, the fight was called. If you missed this fight, you should go out of your way to check it out.
Make that 2️⃣ in a row!
—- @PedritaUFC secures the TKO win in RD 2. #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/RGVLYa5Gzq
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
SHUT — IT — DOWN —
—- @EdsonBarbozaJR just took care of business. #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/T2CzwvcdyR
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
What a performance by @EdsonBarbozaJr —
[ #UFC262 LIVE on E+ PPV: https://t.co/EYcvjCHR5s ] pic.twitter.com/hBp9AbTG2H— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Calling out the division —
[ #UFC262 —- @EdsonBarbozaJR ] pic.twitter.com/fOcElLXGNx— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
André Muniz def. Jacare Souza via Technical Submission (Triangle Armbar) (Rd 1. 3:59)
For the second month in a row, the UFC PPV featured a legend having his arm broken. In this case, it was Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, whose arm was trapped in a triangle armbar, and then snapped with a gruesome audible snap which the UFC broadcast conveniently played a few times, in case you missed it. Can’t be overstated how great a win this is for Muniz. Not only beating Jacare, but submitting an absolute legend of the jiu-jitsu world launches him into relevancy in the UFC middleweight division.
***Content Warning For This Clip, it’s gross***
The legendary alligator crawl from @JacareMMA — #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/FKG0pDP8Mv
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
I mean… if you want to hear and see Andre Muniz break Jacare’s arm, here it is. You’ve been warned, #UFC262
(via @espnmma)pic.twitter.com/gUHt1gErWa
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) May 16, 2021
Lando Vannata def. Mike Grundy via Split Decision (30-27, 29-28, 27-30)
In his debut in the featherweight division, Lando Vannata stuffed a multitude of takedowns from England’s Grundy, and used various simmering kickboxing approaches to edge the decision. Slightly shaky judging with 30-27s on each side of the docket.
Our prelims continue with a featherweight clash —
—- @GroovyLando and ————– @MGWrestling make their way to the Octagon.
[ #UFC262 Prelims LIVE on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/SdNbZX8K1p— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
OOH.@GroovyLando came in with that kick out of nowhere. #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/JirvQcBdEo
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
By split decision — @GroovyLando locks in the win in his featherweight debut.
[ #UFC262 Prelims continue on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/UckFiRkazN— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Jordan Wright def. Jamie Pickett via TKO (Strikes) (Rd. 1 1:04)
“The Beverly Hills Ninja” Jordan Wright blew Jamie Pickett out of the water in just over a minute, capitalizing on lethal “Travis Browne elbows” to rock Pickett, and pour on the offence to get the finish.
1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣ers on deck!
—- Jordan Wright faces —- @JamiePickettMMA continue our @ESPN prelims NEXT! #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/roRQ8TtjR0
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
OH MY GOODNESS —
Jordan Wright just DID THAT. #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/diGljpgC8h
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
The Beverly Hills Ninja coming in hot with a TKO victory —
Your prelims continue LIVE on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus. pic.twitter.com/9Vg5IEvrWY
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Andrea Lee def. Antonina Shevchenko via Submission (Triangle Armbar) (Rd. 2 4:52)
Andrea Lee kicked off the ESPN portion of the card with a very impressive performance. After a back and forth first round, Lee caught Shevchenko in a triangle position, and despite struggling to finish it for most of the round, finally caught the younger Shevchenko sister in an armbar to get the finish.
KGB taking CONTROL! —
[ #UFC262 @AndreaKGBLee Live on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/GM1tAmdZia— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
GETS THE TAP —@AndreaKGBLee locks it in tight to get the sub!
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Back in the win column in a BIG way —
—- @AndreaKGBLee locks in a triangle armbar to win at #UFC262. pic.twitter.com/yUnntZx5vS
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Priscilla Cachoeira def. Gina Mazany via TKO (Punches) (Rd. 2 4:51)
Priscilla Cachoeira utilized a strong counter-punching approach to win her second fight in a row, and continue her comeback trail after dropping her first three UFC fights.
Pouring it on! —
—-@PedritaUFC adds another finish to her resume at #UFC262! pic.twitter.com/ZAvAFM9uMj
— UFC (@ufc) May 15, 2021
Make that 2️⃣ in a row!
—- @PedritaUFC secures the TKO win in RD 2. #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/RGVLYa5Gzq
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Tucker Lutz def. Kevin Aguilar via Unaniamous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Tucker Lutz ran out to an early lead, and then held on while tiring down the stretch to beat Kevin Aguilar in a fight where each guy had their moments, but nothing really of note went down.
What a fight between these two! —
[ #UFC262 @KevinAguilarAOD @TopGunTuck ] pic.twitter.com/qPfpkYhLDp— UFC (@ufc) May 15, 2021
Notches his first UFC win —@TopGunTuck takes the UD at #UFC262.
[ Live NOW on @UFCFightPass & #ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/IhAAdI1vIA— UFC (@ufc) May 15, 2021
Christos Giagos def. Sean Soriano via Technical Submission (Brabo Choke) (Rd. 2 0:59)
In the opening fight of the night, Christos Giagos welcomed Sean Soriano back to the UFC after an extended hiatus by putting him completely to sleep with a rare brabo choke. Early bonus contender in the first fight of the night.
PUT. HIM. OUT. —@CGiagos just made a statement in RD 2!
[ #UFC262 Early prelims on @UFCFightPass & #ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/zTqtOekcE9— UFC (@ufc) May 15, 2021
Secures his 5️⃣th UFC win! —@CGiagos kicks off #UFC262 with a bang.
[We’re live on on @UFCFightPass & #ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/sDJiWBBbde— UFC (@ufc) May 15, 2021
UFC 262 Bonuses:
Fight of the Night fairly obviously went to the barn burner between Shane Burgos, and Edson Barboza, with each man picking up 75K. The Performance of the Night bonuses went to Charles Oliveira for his main event knockout, and to Christos Giagos who opened the card up with a rare Brabo Choke.
Per @danawhite
Gate: $4.11 million
Attendance: Just over 16,000
FOTN: Burgos vs. Barboza ($75k each)
POTN: Giagos and Oliveira ($75k each)— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 16, 2021
Pros React To Oliveira Becoming Champion
UFC champions past and present react to Oliveira’s incredible come-from-behind TKO victory over Chandler at UFC 262.
Buckle up folks!! “I’m here for a good time, not for a long time!” – Michael Chandler#UFC262
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 16, 2021
The jiu-Jitsu guy did the wrestling and the wrestler did jiu Jitsu —- @UFC
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) May 16, 2021
Congratulations @CharlesDoBronxs you earned that the hard way! Head up @MikeChandlerMMA highest of the highs and lowest of the lows.
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 16, 2021
Parabéns @CharlesDoBronxs ! Simplesmente fantástico, e mais que merecido!
Congratulations Charles, simply amazing and more than well deserved!
(– by @eduardo_alonso ) pic.twitter.com/treD720sP4
— Demian Maia (@demianmaia) May 16, 2021
How awesome is this. Congrats to Charles Oliviera. What a fight, what a performance. What a champ!
— michael (@bisping) May 16, 2021
It’s absolutely insane how quick things change in the @ufc @MikeChandlerMMA was cruising and :19 secs later @CharlesDoBronxs is the champion!!! What a fight! Congrats to the new king. —- You got another champion!!! #ufc262
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) May 16, 2021
Wow gotta be happy for Olivera! What a career he has had. Been fighting on cards with him since @ringofcombat! Amazing to watch it
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 16, 2021
Big congrats to @CharlesDoBronxs UFC Champion —- #ufc262
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 16, 2021
Pros React To Dariush Dominating Ferguson
UFC fighters share their thoughts as Dariush cruises to a decision win over Ferguson.
Tony is a wild man!!!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 16, 2021
@beneildariush best lightweight in the world.#UFC262
— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) May 16, 2021
Pros React To Jacare’s Broken Arm
Chris Weidman, appropriately, and others react in horror to Souza’s broken arm at UFC 262.
Oh man. I can’t watch this. Feel terrible for Jacare
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 16, 2021
Jacare didn’t even flinch…– Thats next level insane. #ufc262
— Anthony Smith (@lionheartasmith) May 16, 2021
So Jacare broke a different arm last time.
If you’ve never seen this match, Jacare lets Roger Gracie break his arm without submitting so he can still win the match on points. Just bonkers shit. https://t.co/zKc0pXkxI3
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) May 16, 2021
UFC 262 Post Fight Press Conference
Check out the full press conference after UFC 262 below.
Check below for live tweets highlighting the biggest press conference news stories.
Dana White is worried about Shane Burgos. He appeared fine but UFC sent him to the hospital. Hasn’t heard from Jacare but expects him to be okay #UFC262
— Fightful MMA (@FightfulMMA) May 16, 2021
Michael Chandler: “Hat’s off to Charles for surviving that first round” #UFC262
— Fightful MMA (@FightfulMMA) May 16, 2021
Beneil Dariush targets “fickle” fans who will crap on Tony Ferguson: “If you’re a Tony fan, be a Tony fan for life” #UFC262
— Fightful MMA (@FightfulMMA) May 16, 2021
Beneil Dariush on Ferguson: “I hope nothing happened to his knee” #UFC262
— Fightful MMA (@FightfulMMA) May 16, 2021
Charles Oliveira says the Oliveira that quits is long gone #UFC262
— Fightful MMA (@FightfulMMA) May 16, 2021
Charles Oliveira: “Conor is one of these guys who just talks: #UFC262
— Fightful MMA (@FightfulMMA) May 16, 2021
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