Oliveira Submits Gaethje

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Oliveira Submits Gaethje, Chandler KOs Ferguson: UFC 274 Results

Charles Oliveira defeated Justin Gaethje via a first round submission, in the main event of UFC 274, on May 8. In the co-main event, Michael Chandler defeated Tony Ferguson via a head-kick knockout in the second round. Earlier in the event, Carla Esparza came out victorious in a five-round battle against Rose Namajunas. Ovince Saint Preux edged a decision victory against veteran Maricio Shogun Rua. 

Sun, 08 May 2022 - 12:02 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler, Tony Ferguson, Rose Namajunas

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UFC 268 Poster

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UFC 268 Covington Vs Usman 2: Match Card, Date & More

The UFC 268 is set to kick-off in Madison Square Garden at New York City, on November 7. Colby Covington will take on Kamaru Usman in the main event. The co- main event features Rose Namajunas Vs Weili Zhang. Justin Gaethje will take on Michael Chandler. The card also features Frankie Edgar Vs Marlon Vera. Reportedly, the Covington-Usman fight and Gaethje-Chandler fight are the most anticipated ones, as per fans. 

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 - 09:31 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: UFC, Justin Gaethje, Kamaru Usman, Colby Covington, Rose Namajunas, Michael Chandler

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Charles Oliveira

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UFC: Oliveira Crowned As New Lightweight Champion, Beats Chandler

Charles Oliveira has claimed the UFC lightweight title with a technical knockout victory over Michael Chandler at UFC 262 on May 16. Oliveira's victory came in 19 seconds of the second round when he caught Chandler with a left-hook followed by a barrage of punches on the ground. With this win, Oliveira extended his winning streak to nine while giving Chandler his first loss in the UFC.

Sun, 16 May 2021 - 12:15 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: UFC 262, Charles Oliveira, Michael Chandler, Lightweight Champion

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Tony Ferguson (left); Michael Chandler (right).

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UFC: Tony Ferguson Lashes Out Against Title Opportunity To Chandler

Lightweight contender Tony Ferguson, at the UFC 262 press conference on May 14, slammed Michael Chandler for getting a title shot after just one fight. Ferguson, sitting next to Chandler and boss Dana White, said, "You got this... handed to you. You got Dana White privilege." Ferguson further pointed race as a determining factor for title fights, citing his 12-fight win streak but never competing for a world title. 

Fri, 14 May 2021 - 05:20 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: UFC 262, Tony Ferguson, Michael Chandler, Dana White

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Conor McGregor.

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McGregor Searches New Opponent; Chandler, Dos Anjos, Kevin Lee In Line

Former two-division champion Conor McGregor looks determined to cancel his fight against Dustin Poirier as he put out a tweet searching for his next opponent. McGregor wrote, "Looking to start the foundations of a good fight you guys, who's in? McGregor Vs ...?" As of now, fighters like Michael Chandler, Kevin Lee, Rafael Dos Anjos and Michael Johnson have checked in their name for UFC 264.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 - 03:23 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: UFC, Conor McGregor, Dustin poirier, Michael Chandler, Kevin Lee, Rafael Dos Anjos, Michael Johnson, UFC 264

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Charles Oliveira (left); Michael Chandler (right).

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Khabib Retires; Chandler, Oliveira To Compete For Vacant 155-Pound Title

As the UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov officially retired, newcomer Michael Chandler is set to clash Charles Oliveira for the vacant title at UFC 262 on May 15. Chandler won the title shot after just one victory in the company following his impressive knockout victory over Dan Hooker at UFC 257 in January. Besides, his Brazilian opponent Charles Oliveira has secured a dominant win over former interim-champ Tony Ferguson.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 - 05:39 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: UFC, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Michael Chandler, Charles Oliveira

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Representational photo: Dan Hooker, Michael Chandler

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UFC 257: Michael Chandler To Debut Against Dan Hooker

Former three-time Bellator MMA champion Michael Chandler is set to debut at UFC 257 in the co-main event against sixth-ranked Dan Hooker. Scheduled for January 23 in Abu Dhabi, the fight would take place in the lightweight division (66-70 kg). Chandler, designated among Bellator's most decorated fighter, had signed with UFC in 2020. Meanwhile, Hooker will be eying for a comeback from June 2020 defeat to Dustin Poirier.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 - 03:16 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: MMA, Bellator, Michael Chandler, Fight Island, UFC

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