UFC 262 bonuses: Charles Oliveira rewarded for KO of Michael Chandler
May 16, 2021
Charles Oliveira not only won the lightweight championship on Saturday in the UFC 262 main event, he also banked an extra $75,000 for the second-round knockout win over Michael Chandler.
UFC president Dana White announced the bonus winners during the UFC 262 Post-fight Press Conference at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Oliveira, Edson Barboza, Shane Burgos, and Christos Giagos were awarded bonuses for their efforts inside the octagon.
Oliveira and Chandler met in the main event with the vacant 155-pound title on the line. Oliveira had Chandler in a compromising position on the ground early in the opening round, but Chandler scrambled free and nearly finished Oliveira after knocking him down with a punch.
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Kicking off the UFC 262 main card is a lightweight encounter between Shane Burgos and Edson Barboza.
Round 1: Burgos starts off with a jab before Barboza lands a couple of huge leg kicks. Barboza cracks Burgos with a right before connecting with another leg kick. Burgos smiles it off but he appears to be in some pain. Barboza continues to land leg kicks. Burgos starts to pressure Barboza with jabs as Barboza is throwing less now. Burgos is having more success with his jab. Barboza partially lands a spinning back kick. Burgos takes Barboza’s back but Barboza escapes and they return to striking. Burgos also connects with some body shots. Burgos connects with a left hook during a close exchange but Barboza responds with a leg kick. Barboza’s eye is clearly starting to wear damage. Burgos blocks a spinning wheel kick but gets stinged with a right hand. Barboza is countering and hurting Burgos with punches. He now lands a number of leg kicks but Burgos continues to march forward with