UFC 262 LIVE: Michael Chandler vs Charles Oliveria updates plus undercard results
The vacant UFC lightweight title is on the line this evening as Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira go head-to-head for the gold in the main event of UFC 262 in Houston, Texas, following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s recent retirement.
The Russian retired undefeated earlier this year with a record of 29-0, having submitted Justin Gaethje in October. Despite UFC president Dana White’s attempts to coax him back for one more fight, Khabib called time on his MMA career. In doing so, ‘The Eagle’ vacated his lightweight belt, which is on the line in tonight’s main event. Chandler (22-5), a former three-time Bellator lightweight champion, made his successful UFC debut in January, knocking out Dan Hooker in the first round. Oliveira (30-8, 1 NC), meanwhile, is riding an eight-fight win streak as he enters this meeting with his American opponent. Last time out, the Brazilian outpointed former interim lightweight titleholder Tony Ferguson, who attempts to stop a two-fight skid here as he takes on Beneil Dariush in the card’s co-main event.
The versatile Oliveira has claimed a stunning 19 of his 30 victories by way of submission but has improved his striking greatly in recent outings. Chandler, on the other hand, is a wrestler with remarkable punching power. This one is so hard to call and is not expected to go the distance. Follow live updates from the UFC 262 main card and prelims below.
- What time does UFC 262 start in the UK?
- How to watch UFC 262 online and on TV
- UFC 262 fight card, odds and prediction
- Khabib’s unnatural successor will arise at UFC 262
UFC 262: Start time in the UK
This one’s for the fans in the UK:
What time does UFC 262 start in the UK tonight?
Lightweight title vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov is on the line in the main event
UFC 262: How to watch
How to watch tonight’s card online and on TV:
How to watch UFC 262 online and on TV tonight
Lightweight title vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov is on the line in the main event
UFC 262: All the important info
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UFC 262 fight card, start time and prediction for Chandler vs Oliveira tonight
Lightweight title vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov is on the line in the main event
UFC 262: Khabib’s unnatural successor
We’ll have live updates from 1am, when the prelims start, but in the meantime here’s a preview of tonight’s main event:
Khabib’s unnatural successor will arise at UFC 262
Retired Russian’s vacant lightweight title is up for grabs in the main event on Saturday
UFC 262: WELCOME!
Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of UFC 262!
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