Charles Oliveira’s 28th fight in the UFC saw him win the lightweight championship after he came back from some serious adversity to defeat Michael Chandler by TKO in the second round.
You can read about what went down in the main and co-main events of UFC 262 here.
See how fighters reacted to what unfolded at UFC 262 below.
Charles Oliveira def. Michael Chandler by TKO
Congrats to Olivera on becoming the 11th UFC lightweight champion.
Wonder who Twelve is…— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 16, 2021
Congratulations @CharlesDoBronxs you earned that the hard way! Head up @MikeChandlerMMA highest of the highs and lowest of the lows.
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 16, 2021
It’s absolutely insane how quick things change in the @ufc @MikeChandlerMMA was cruising and :19 secs later @CharlesDoBronxs is the champion!!! What a fight! Congrats to the new king. 🇧🇷 You got another champion!!! #ufc262
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) May 16, 2021
How awesome is this. Congrats to Charles Oliviera. What a fight, what a performance. What a champ!
— michael (@bisping) May 16, 2021
Incredible heart by @CharlesDoBronxs
— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) May 16, 2021
WOW!!! HUGE congrats to @CharlesDoBronxs !!! Amazing performance and way to fight through real adversity! Amazing! #UFC262
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) May 16, 2021
UNREAL!!! So good you gotta get blood on Dana’s beautiful bald head! What a turn around on what looked like the end for Oliveira! #UFC262
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 16, 2021
Beneil Dariush def. Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision
Dominant performance!! Congrats @beneildariush 💯💯 #UFC262
— The Golden Boy (@edmenshahbazyan) May 16, 2021
@beneildariush best lightweight in the world.#UFC262
— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) May 16, 2021
Of course people we downplay Dariush’s ground control. So impressive to keep a guy like tony down for 13-14 minutes and also a real submission threat. Tip of the cap to a smart hard fought fight. Holding somebody down is HARD. People can’t seem to understand that.
— Deron Winn (@DeronWinn) May 16, 2021
Tony is a wild man!!!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 16, 2021
Tony Ferguson is built different ! 💯 #UFC262
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 16, 2021
Beneil Dariush is a bad man!#UFC262
— Herbert Burns (@HerbertBurnsMMA) May 16, 2021
Tony brings the excitement man.
— michael (@bisping) May 16, 2021
Rogerio Bontorin def. Matt Schnell by unanimous decision
No mouthpiece no problem
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) May 16, 2021
My man Schnell channeling some of that DC energy!! #UFC262
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 16, 2021
How do you raise your hands when you get dominated 😂 #UFC262
— John Wayne Makdessi (@JohnMakdessi) May 16, 2021
Texas judges back on their bullshit with some of these scores tonight. Guess they couldn't wait. #UFC262
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) May 16, 2021
Katlyn Chookagian def. Viviane Araujo by unanimous decision
She didn’t think about tapping. Nonsense
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) May 16, 2021
What was that judge watching? 30-27? #ufc262 #UFC262Live
— Leah Letson UFC (@LeahNidasMMA) May 16, 2021
Edson Barboza def. Shane Burgos by KO
Wow what a fight !! Both so tough. Burgos is an animal!! #ufc262
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 16, 2021
He used the force 😳😳😳😳😳 #ufc262
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) May 16, 2021
3 second delay on that! #UFC262
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) May 16, 2021
Glad he’s up that was crazy
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 16, 2021
Insane fight, crazier stoppage. Well done to @EdsonBarbozaJR Never count that man out, @HurricaneShaneB I love your style man. Can’t wait for the comeback.
— michael (@bisping) May 16, 2021
That was crazy the delayed reaction. Close to Robbie vs Rory delayed reaction. #UFC262
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 16, 2021
His brain and body were in serious conflict!
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 16, 2021
Andre Muniz def. Ronaldo Souza by technical submission
https://twitter.com/lionheartasmith/status/1393746217100795907
Oh man. I can’t watch this. Feel terrible for Jacare
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 16, 2021
