The vacant UFC lightweight title left behind by Khabib Nurmagomedov will be up for grabs later tonight (Sat., May 15, 2021) at UFC 262 live on ESPN+ PPV from inside Toyota Center in Houston, Tex., when division staple Charles Oliveira locks horns with former Bellator MMA champion Michael Chandler in the main event.
Before the 155-pound championship fight unfolds atop UFC 262’s PPV main card there will be a ton of high-octane matchups that play out in violent fashion. From Tony Ferguson’s co-main event clash with Beneil Dariush to Edson Barboza’s featherweight tilt with Shane Burgos, there should be no shortage of action tonight in Houston.
We will compile the best of the best below — with all video footage courtesy of UFC and ESPN — and will continue to share the action as it rolls in. Enjoy!
Christos Giagos def. Sean Soriano via second-round submission (D’Arce choke)
PUT. HIM. OUT. @CGiagos just made a statement in RD 2!
[ #UFC262 | Early prelims on @UFCFightPass & #ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/zTqtOekcE9
— UFC (@ufc) May 15, 2021
Tucker Lutz def. Kevin Aguilar via Unanimous Decision
Efectiva combinación de golpes y derribos en round 1 para Lutz #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/W8M9FzzSMR
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 15, 2021
Soltaron el estilo más salvaje!!!! #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/ryoktOKgrr
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 15, 2021
Notches his first UFC win @TopGunTuck takes the UD at #UFC262.
[ Live NOW on @UFCFightPass & #ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/IhAAdI1vIA
— UFC (@ufc) May 15, 2021
Priscila Cachoeira def. Gina Mazany via second-round TKO (punches)
Pouring it on!
@PedritaUFC adds another finish to her resume at #UFC262! pic.twitter.com/ZAvAFM9uMj
— UFC (@ufc) May 15, 2021
Andrea Lee def. Antonina Shevchenko second-round submission (triangle armbar)
Sale el Muay Thai de Antonina #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/Am2xEBq1zo
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
Round 2 #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/Z3oCIKSusp
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
Round 2 opens with some big moments for @AndreaKGBLee
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 16, 2021
What a submission by @AndreaKGBLee
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 16, 2021
Jordan Wright def. Jamie Pickett via first-round TKO (knee and punches)
Jordan ‘The Beverly Hills Ninja’ Wright just showed off the ninja skills
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 16, 2021
Lando Vannata def. Mike Grundy via Split Decision
El octágono está hoy en #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/NJxHQ1ycx7
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
OOH.@GroovyLando came in with that kick out of nowhere. #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/JirvQcBdEo
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Sigue la competencia por los bonos, quieren pelea de la noche #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/Svwf9lXmKx
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
Andre Muniz def. Jacare Souza via first-round submission (armbar)
WOW @andremunizufc is able to earn a submission against Jacare at #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/45NMJCn4TF
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 16, 2021
Edson Barboza def. Shane Burgos via third-round TKO (punches)
THAT KICK @EdsonBarbozaJr has the crowd going WILD in RD 1 #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/wN6aWjAnmb
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Qué espectacular despliegue de técnica y agresividad en esta pelea! #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/uKfSCVRdQl
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
Esto es una guerra, Shane presiona y Barboza no retrocede! #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/qfq443jgQo
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
Una guerra de golpeo brutal y perfecto! #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/gBvKt7KvGj
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
Así luce la espinilla de Edson Barboza luego de los patadones contra Shane Burgos #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/0SgM9BE92d
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
SHUT IT DOWN
@EdsonBarbozaJR just took care of business. #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/T2CzwvcdyR
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Katlyn Chookagian def. Viviane Araujo via Unanimous Decision
Qué buena pelea están dando las chicas, no has parado de intercambiar golpes! #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/Lo3QBKQPt9
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
Vienen los ataques de @BlondeFighter ahora #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/Gi6QWFv5RH
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
Rogerio Bontorin def. Matt Schnell via Unanimous Decision
Cerrados round, se calienta en tercero! #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/c49OQKTVg4
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
Pouring it on late, @RogerioBontorin is rolling in Round 3.
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 16, 2021
Beneil Dariush def. Tony Ferguson via Unanimous Decision
EL CUCUY
[ #UFC262 | @TonyFergusonXT | Live NOW on E+ PPV: https://t.co/EYcvjCHR5s ] pic.twitter.com/PtZ5acBr9h
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
CANDELA!!!! #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/ahABiF8JYn
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
Dominante round para Darius, viene la segunda ronda #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/nePkVuCiem
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUBMIT TONY FERGUSON?! #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/2VNqhJtaLq
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 16, 2021
Charles Oliveira def. Michael Chandler via second-round TKO (punches)
In the zone and looking at the top
[ #UFC262 | @MikeChandlerMMA | LIVE on E+ PPV: https://t.co/EYcvjCHR5s ] pic.twitter.com/BEhjuJ09nr
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Ready to make history
@CharlesDoBronxs makes his walk. #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/fHrkaohZ4K
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Nothing but respect between @CharlesDoBronxs and @MikeChandlerMMA before the battle begins #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/RcUFLnBbkX
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 16, 2021
HERE. WE. GO.
[ #UFC262 | Live NOW on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/EYcvjCHR5s ] pic.twitter.com/Xs7xzy3sKD
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
Y así arrancamos!!! #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/nXmctbGEcY
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
Se nota que están peleando por el #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/r6UEoSkIv4
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) May 16, 2021
CHANDLER HAS OLIVEIRA HURT #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/6eRPSYZ7Wc
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 16, 2021
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!
@CharlesDoBronxs #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/g0lLQSi1lC
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
BRAZIL STAND UP #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/3GSv903CZF
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021
WHAT A WIN AND CELEBRATION @CharlesDoBronxs #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/TU92I1v16C
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 16, 2021
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