Dana White addresses an array of topics at UFC 262 post-fight press conference
May 16, 2021
UFC president Dana White fielded questions from the media during the UFC 262 Post-fight Press Conference on Saturday addressing an array of hot topics.
White discussed Jon Jones status, not allowing George St-Pierre to box Oscar De La Hoya, Charles Oliveira‘s performance and addressed Tony Ferguson’s future, among other things.
UFC 262 took place at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas in front more than 16,000 spectators setting the record for the venue in gate receipts. In the main event, Charles Oliveira captured the vacant lightweight title by stopping Michael Chandler early in the second round.
Dustin Poirier reacts to Charles Oliveira winning UFC lightweight title
May 16, 2021
Top ranked lightweight Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier reacted to Charles Oliveira capturing the 155-pound title at UFC 262 on Saturday.
Oliveira was badly hurt by Michael Chandler in the first round of the main event title bout, but survived. In the opening moments of the second frame, Oliveira landed a left hand that sent Chandler crashing to the canvas. Chandler quickly got back to his feet but Oliveira continued to connect until Chandler was back down on the ground and the referee had no choice but to intervene.
Following Oliveira’s career-defining moment, Poirier congratulated the newly crowned champion and also sent a message to the defeated Chandler.
Michael Chandler addresses whether he deserves a title shot | UFC 262 press conference
May 13, 2021
After one fight in the UFC, former three-time Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler will face Charles Oliveira for the vacant 155-pound title in the UFC 262 main event on Saturday.
During Thursday’s UFC 262 Pre-fight Press Conference, Chandler addressed whether he deserves to fight for the belt.
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