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UFC 262 has the chance to be a storybook moment in the brilliant career of Michael Chandler. The former Bellator star finally has his chance for UFC gold, competing for the vacant lightweight title in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 262 card. But one major obstacle stands in Chandler’s path.
Chandler’s opponent, Charles Oliveira, has decimated opponents in his last eight fights, and he is primed to win his ninth in a row and start his own long-awaited championship with a victory against Chandler.
Despite only having one title fight, the main card for 262 is full of compelling bouts. Fight fans have certainly enjoyed seeing cards with multiple titles on the line, but top to bottom, this is an outstanding card that builds perfectly to the main event.
UFC 262 has a targeted date of May 15, 2021. This guide will help you prepare for the main card and UFC betting.
The Charles Oliviera and Michael Chandler lightweight title bout is the featured main event for UFC 262. Below you will see other fight predictions and what to look for among the fight cards.
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Shane Burgos versus Edson Barboza [Featherweight]
Katlyn Chookagian versus Viviane Araujo [Women s flyweight]
Tony Ferguson versus Beneil Dariush [Lightweight]
Charles Oliveira versus Michael Chandler [Lightweight title]
How to watch UFC 262
The main event of UFC 262 will be streamed live via ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET on May 15. The event is separated into three portions: the early prelims, the prelims, and the main card.
The early prelims start at 6:30 p.m. ET and are only available to UFC Fight Pass subscribers. The prelims will begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and the ESPN cable channel. The main card is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and is an ESPN+ exclusive pay-per-view event.
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