UFC president Dana White got annoyed when asked about Triller, the promotion that put on the Jake Paul and Ben Askren boxing match. Then White proceeded to unload on Oscar De La Hoya at the UFC 262 post-fight press conference.
“Don’t ask me about these idiots,” White responded when asked about the fight promotion. Hear White rip into the Triller promoters and Da La Hoya.
Charles Oliveira is a UFC champion. The Brazilian veteran knocked out Michael Chandler in the second round in a fight that had momentum swing like a pendulum.
Oliveira appeared to have Chandler completely compromised early in the first round as he took his back and searched for chokes before Chandler immediately transitioned into an advantageous ground position.
Once they went to the feet Chandler dropped Oliveira with a heavy punch and followed up with strikes on the ground. It actually looked like the fight was seconds from being stopped, but Oliveira recovered and maintained until the end of the first round.
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.
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.
Throughout the fight Rodriguez successfully utilized a rapid pace, and she landed frequently.
Rodriguez landed a total of 178 strikes and threw a total of 340, with 149 of Rodriguez’s strikes landed being significant strikes.
The no. 6 contender exhibited impressive combinations throughout the bout, however when it appeared Waterson was hurt, “The Karate Hottie” would come back with a shot that would demand respect from Rodriguez, but ultimately Rodriguez’s output proved to be decisive on the judges’ scorecards.
Marina Rodriguez landing a right hand at UFC Vegas 26
UFC Vegas 26 results: Alex Morono TKOs Donald Cerrone with striking barrage
Alex Morono picked up the biggest victory of his career in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 26, defeating MMA legend Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone by TKO in the waning moments of the first round.