Charles Oliveira battles Justin Gaethje in a lightweight main event at UFC 274 tonight
(Picture: USA TODAY Sports)Charles Oliveira faces Justin Gaethje in the main event at UFC 274 tonight.
For the first time in the promotion’s history, a champion lost their title on weigh-in day after Oliveira was stripped of the lightweight belt on Friday having failed to make the 155-pound limit.
Gaethje can still win the title should he emerge victorious inside the octagon, although the crown would remain vacant should Oliveira triumph.
The co-main event sees Rose Namajunas battle Carla Esparza for the women’s strawweight title, while Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson also square off in an eagerly-anticipated lightweight clash.
Here’s everything you need to know about UFC 274 tonight...
Date, UK start time and venue
UFC 274 takes place tonight, Saturday May 7, 2022 inside the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Where to watch UFC 274
TV channel: BT Sport will broadcast the event from 1am BST with the main card expected to start at 3am.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the action live online through the website or BT Sport App.
UFC 274 undercard/fight card in full
Main card
- Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje
- Rose Namajunas (c) vs Carla Esparza – for UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship
- Michael Chandler vs Tony Ferguson
- Mauricio Rua vs Ovince Saint Preux
- Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon
Prelim card
- Andre Fialho vs. Cameron VanCamp
- Randy Brown vs Khaos Williams
- Macy Chiasson vs Norma Dumont
- Brandon Royval vs Matt Schnell
Early prelim card
- Blagoy Ivanov vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
- Francisco Trinaldo vs Danny Roberts
- Tracy Cortez vs Melissa Gatto
- Kleydson Rodrigues vs CJ Vergara
- Ariane Carnelossi vs Lupita Godinez
- Journey Newson vs Fernie Garcia
UFC 274 weigh-in results
Main Event - Lightweight Title: Charles Oliveira (155.5)* vs Justin Gaethje (155)
Co-Main Event - Strawweight Title: Rose Namajunas (115) vs Carla Esparza (115)
Lightweight Bout: Michael Chandler (156) vs Tony Ferguson (155.5)
Light Heavyweight Bout: Shogun Rua (205.5) vs Ovince Saint Preux (205)
Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone (155.5) vs Joe Lauzon (155.5)
UFC 274 prediction
Gaethje will rarely have a better chance to take advantage of Oliveira, who couldn’t even make weight when afforded more time.
It’s hard to suggest all is well in the Oliveira camp and, as a result, Gaethje to beat him sounds the most likely outcome.
UFC 274 odds and betting tips
Oliveira to win: 8/13
Gaethje to win: 6/5
Oliveira by submission: 15/8
Gaethje by KO/TKO: 2/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
