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Charles Oliveira has become the new UFC lightweight champion with a second-round knockout win over Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 262 from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
The fast and furious title fight was a story of extremes before the new champion was crowned in a wild turn of events.
Chandler started off strong, exploding into a left hook and putting on a guillotine choke in response to a takedown attempt from Do Bronx. But grappling with Oliveira is akin to pulling on Superman s cape and Oliveira soon had Chandler s back.
The former Missouri wrestler was able to work his way back to the feet, though. That was bad news for Oliveira. Once again Chandler exploded into some punches and this time they found a home. He was left scrambling and hoping the fight wasn t stopped too early.