Fighters React To Tony Ferguson vs. Beneil Dariush At UFC 262

Tony Ferguson vs. Beneil Dariush wasn’t what fans had thought they would see, but rather, Dariush shut down the fan favorite.  The showdown served as the main event of the UFC 262 pay-per-view event on Saturday night (May 15, 2021) from Hous…

Tony Ferguson vs. Beneil Dariush wasn’t what fans had thought they would see, but rather, Dariush shut down the fan favorite.  The showdown served as the main event of the UFC 262 pay-per-view event on Saturday night (May 15, 2021) from Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center. As seen in the fight, Dariush came out […]

Beneil Dariush Dominates Tony Ferguson At UFC 262

Tony Ferguson vs. Beneil Dariush was a one-sided fight.  The two fighters met in a bout on Saturday night (May 15, 2021) at the UFC 262 pay-per-view event from Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center.  Dariush had the goal to come out aggressive …

Tony Ferguson vs. Beneil Dariush was a one-sided fight.  The two fighters met in a bout on Saturday night (May 15, 2021) at the UFC 262 pay-per-view event from Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center.  Dariush had the goal to come out aggressive and did just that in the first round. He did score a […]

Rogerio Bontorin Outpoints Matt Schnell – UFC 262 Results

Schnell BontorinNext up on the UFC 262 main card is a bantamweight bout between Matt Schnell and Rogerio Bontorin. Round 1: Schnell is the one advancing forward as he takes control of the center of the Octagon. He partially lands a body kick. Schnell lands a leg kick but not a lot of action overall a […]

Schnell Bontorin

Next up on the UFC 262 main card is a bantamweight bout between Matt Schnell and Rogerio Bontorin.

Round 1: Schnell is the one advancing forward as he takes control of the center of the Octagon. He partially lands a body kick. Schnell lands a leg kick but not a lot of action overall a minute into the fight. Both fighters start to exchange momentarily a few times but neither one is really getting started. Bontorin cracks Schnell with a combo. Bontorin hurts Schnell with a low calf kick. Schnell pulls back and cracks Bontorin with a left hook. Bontorin lands a big leg kick. Bontorin misses a huge overhand. Schnell ends the round with a body kick.

Round 2: Schnell is having early success in the second round but Bontorin returns with a counter. Bontorin starts to connect more with leg kicks. Schnell attempts a combination and lands with a final left. Like the first, not a lot of action for the most part. Both fighters open up in the pocket a lot more just over half the round in. Schnell connects with a body kick but Bontorin lands a big left. Schnell fires with a switch kick to the body. Bontorin tags Schnell with a left and goes for a flurry but the latter quickly gets to his senses. The Houston crowd starts to boo as the round ends.

Round 3: Bontorin lands a strong leg kick. More urgency from Schnell but he’s struggling to land. Bontorin responds with another strong leg kick. Schnell starts to connect more but Bontorin remains unfazed. Bontorin hurts Schnell who is shelling up against the cage. Bontorin gets him down soon after. Schnell has Bontorin in his guard and lands strikes but receives a big right from Bontorin. Schnell’s mouthguard fell out before he was taken down and he starts to receive big strikes to the head. Schnell scrambles but can’t get Bontorin off him. The round ends with Bontorin on top.

Official result: Rogerio Bontorin defeats Matt Schnell via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Katlyn Chookagian Outpoints Viviane Araujo With Volume – UFC 262 Results

ChookagianNext up on the UFC 262 main card is a women’s flyweight contest between Katlyn Chookagian and Viviane Araujo. Round 1: A lot of striking early on. Araujo is catching Chookagian with a number of rights. Chookagian is eating them and still very much in this. She threatens with a combo that finishes with a […]

Chookagian

Next up on the UFC 262 main card is a women’s flyweight contest between Katlyn Chookagian and Viviane Araujo.

Round 1: A lot of striking early on. Araujo is catching Chookagian with a number of rights. Chookagian is eating them and still very much in this. She threatens with a combo that finishes with a head kick but Araujo dodges it. Both fighters continue to strike but Chookagian is the one with more volume. Araujo level changes and goes for a takedown. Chookagian defends it but is up against the fence. Chookagian lands some knees in defense but Araujo lands some of her own. However, she isn’t able to separate as the round ends. That last sequence may have just edged it for Araujo.

Round 2: Some jabbing from both fighters early on. Araujo gets dropped by a front kick to the body from Chookagian. Chookagian advances but continues her regular pace soon after. Chookagian continues to throw strikes with a front kick followed by a straight right. Araujo is having trouble landing. However, she catches a body kick from Chookagian and manages to take her down. Araujo is on top and looks to have gripped Chookagian with a mounted choke. Araujo transitions to full mount. Chookagian escapes and the fight returns to the feet. Araujo looks to be gassed as Chookagian is picking her apart. The round comes to an end. Chookagian looks to have tapped as per the UFC commentators during the mounted choke. However, on inspection, it appears otherwise.

Round 3: It’s more of the same as far as striking on the feet is concerned. Both fighters are throwing volume but Chookagian is throwing slightly more. However, both fighters aren’t connecting as much. Araujo has considerably slowed down since getting Chookagian to the ground. Chookagian continues to pop Araujo with a left jab. She partially lands a head kick. Araujo’s right eye is starting to swell. Araujo goes for a takedown but Chookagian defends and lands a knee in response. Chookagian connects with a leg kick. Araujo is much more stationery now. Chookagian, meanwhile, has increased the pace further. However, Araujo connects with a right hand. Both of them swing to end the fight.

Official result: Katlyn Chookagian defeats Viviane Araujo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).

Edson Barboza Stops Shane Burgos With Bizarre Delayed Reaction Knockout – UFC 262 Highlights

BarbozaTalk about a bizarre ending to a fight. Edson Barboza improves to 2-1 at the featherweight limit, stopping the #9 ranked, Shane Burgos with a hugely unique one-punch knockout of the Bronx native, who appeared to display a dalyed reaction following the fight ending blow. Trading in the pocket from the opening round onwards, Barboza […]

Barboza

Talk about a bizarre ending to a fight. Edson Barboza improves to 2-1 at the featherweight limit, stopping the #9 ranked, Shane Burgos with a hugely unique one-punch knockout of the Bronx native, who appeared to display a dalyed reaction following the fight ending blow.

Trading in the pocket from the opening round onwards, Barboza and Burgos fired off notable counters against each others, as both attempted to find their mark with punishing, numerous calf kick attempts.

More than likely taking the first two rounds on the majority of judges’ scorecards, Barboza made sure those cards weren’t needed come the end of the constest, launching massive, swift overhand right on Burgos’ chin inside the opening minute of the final frame.

Appearing to first absorb the shot and begin to plod forward, Burgos’ legs then began to buckle as he reverted backward, collided with the Octagon fence, unconcious and falling face-first to the canvas in one of the most bizarre knockouts the Octagon has ever hosted.

Below, catch the highlights from Barboza and Burgos’ Fight of the Night display.

Edson Barboza Knocks Out Shane Burgos In War – UFC 262 Results

Burgos BarbozaKicking 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 […]

Burgos Barboza

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 pressure. Burgos lands a left hand and kicks to the body to end the round.

Round 2: Both fighters continue to exchange. Barboza connects with another leg kick before following it up with a spinning back kick to the body. Burgos lands a body shot. Burgos is also having success with front kicks to the body. Barboza connects with a right but Burgos continues to show a monstrous chin. Burgos connects with another left hook to the body. Burgos starts to gain some momentum before Barboza fires back with a spinning back kick to the body. Burgos starts to land leg kicks now. Barboza attempts a flying knee but Burgos seems to have partially blocked it and continues to put the pressure. This is a much better round from Burgos. Barboza misses a spinning wheel kick. Burgos lands another leg kick to end the round. Barboza’s foot is bleeding badly.

Round 3: Both fighters exchange leg kicks early on. Burgos fakes and connects with a right. Barboza lands a leg kick. Barboza slips and lands a right hand. A delayed reaction sees Burgos collapse and get knocked out!

Official result: Edson Barboza defeats Shane Burgos via TKO (R3, 1:16).