UFC 262: Charles Oliveira beats Michael Chandler to win lightweight title
By Simon HeadMMA writer
Charles Oliveira (right) has the record for the most finishes in UFC history with 17
Charles Oliveira claimed the undisputed UFC lightweight title with a thrilling second-round TKO of three-time Bellator champion Michael Chandler.
Brazilian Oliveira extended his winning streak to nine on a dramatic night in Houston, Texas.
The bout formed the main event of UFC 262 at the Toyota Center, where the capacity crowd of 16,000 fans saw Oliveira, 31, produce a thrilling come-from-behind performance to capture the title vacated this year by the retiring Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Before the bout got under way, there was a moment of respect between the pair as Oliveira approached Chandler s corner and embraced his rival before greeting each of Chandler s cornermen.
UFC 262: Charles Oliveira or Michael Chandler to become new lightweight champion
By Ben CollinsBBC Sport
14 May 202114 May 2021.From the section Mixed Martial Arts
This left hook from Chandler set up his knockout-win over Dan Hooker on his UFC debut
Newcomer Michael Chandler has told critics he deserves a UFC title shot but admits he is the beneficiary of some interesting circumstances .
The American, who turned 35 last month, joined the UFC last September after 10 years with rival promotion Bellator.
And in just his second UFC fight in Houston on Saturday, Chandler faces Brazilian Charles Oliveira, 31, for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 262.