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UFC 274 Results: Charles Oliveira stops Justin Gaethje in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 event is headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Charles Oliveira taking on Justin Gaethje. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) missed weight by half a pound yesterday and was thus forced to relinquish his UFC lightweight title as well as a portion of his fight purse. In addition, ‘Do Bronx’ is no longer eligible to obtain the promotions vacant 155lbs strap this evening. Charles Oliveira will enter the contest on a ten-fight winning streak, his latest being a submission victory over Dustin Poirier.
Pros react after Carla Esparza defeats Rose Namajunas at UFC 274
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 event was co-headlined by a women’s strawweight title fight rematch featuring Rose Namajunas taking on Carla Esparza. Namajunas (11-5 MMA) and Esparza (19-6 MMA) had previously met back in December of 2014, where it was ‘Cookie Monster’ who came out the victor by way of submission.
UFC 274 Results: Carla Esparza defeats Rose Namajunas (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 event is co-headlined by a women’s strawweight title fight rematch featuring Rose Namajunas taking on Carla Esparza. Namajunas (11-4 MMA) and Esparza (18-6 MMA) previously met back in December of 2014, where it was ‘Cookie Monster’ who came out the victor by way of submission.
Pros react after Michael Chandler KO's Tony Ferguson at UFC 274
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 main card featured a highly anticipated lightweight scrap between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson. Tony Ferguson (25-7 MMA), a former interim lightweight champion, was returning for the first time since suffering a lopsided decision loss to Beneil Dariush at May’s UFC 262 event. That loss had served as the third in a row for ‘El Cucuy’, who previously suffered defeats to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira respectively.
UFC 274 Results: Ovince Saint Preux defeats Shogun Rua
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
A light heavyweight rematch between Shogun Rua and Ovince Saint Preux takes place on tonight’s UFC 274 main card from Phoenix. Rua (27-12-1 MMA) and Saint Preux (25-16 MMA) originally collided in November of 2014, with ‘OSP’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout.
Donald Cerrone forced out of UFC 274 fight with Joe Lauzon
Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 274 fight card has taken a last minute hit as Donald Cerrone was forced to withdraw from his bout with Joe Lauzon. Cerrone (36-16 MMA) was slated to open up tonight’s pay-per-view main card against fellow veteran Lauzon (28-15 MMA). Unfortunately for fight fans, ‘Cowboy’ suffered a fight-day illness and was forced to pullout of the fight. UFC officials announced the news during this afternoon’s prelim broadcast.
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Chris Taylor - May 7, 2022
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Colby Covington shares prediction for UFC 274 main event, trashes 'Duck Lip' Justin Gaethje
Christopher Taylor - May 7, 2022
Colby Covington has shared his prediction for tonight’s UFC 274 main event, this while trashing Justin Gaethje in the process. Gaethje (22-3 MMA) will take on Charles Oliveira (32-8 MMA) in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view fight card in Phoenix, Arizona.
Charles Oliveira says he’s not mentally affected by UFC 274 weight miss: "If they thought it was going to frustrate me, they’re going to see a Charles 10 times better"
Christopher Taylor - May 7, 2022
Charles Oliveira says he’s not mentally affected by his UFC 274 weight miss, despite being stripped of the lightweight title. Oliveira missed weight by half a pound yesterday and was forced to relinquish his UFC lightweight title as well as a portion of his UFC 274 fight purse. In addition, ‘Do Bronx’ is no longer eligible to obtain the promotions vacant 155lbs strap when he squares off with Justin Gaethje this evening in Phoenix.
UFC 274: 'Oliveira vs. Gaethje' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2022
The Octagon returns to Phoenix for tonight’s UFC 274 event, a fifteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) missed weight by half a pound yesterday and was thus forced to relinquish his UFC lightweight title as well as a portion of his fight purse. In addition, ‘Do Bronx’ is no longer eligible to obtain the promotions vacant 155lbs strap this evening. Charles Oliveira will enter the contest on a ten-fight winning streak, his latest being a submission victory over Dustin Poirier.
PFL 3 Results: Anthony Pettis stops Myles Price in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2022
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis returns to action at tonight’s PFL 3 event for a lightweight matchup with Myles Price. Pettis (25-12 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing streak this evening and earn his first PFL victory in the process. ‘Showtime’ is coming off back-to-back decision defeats to Clay Collard and Raush Manfio. The former UFC champion has gone 2-4 over his past six fights overall.
Gabe Green wants Daniel Rodriguez rematch, confident the fight would go differently: "I do think I beat him nine out of 10 times"
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2022
Gabe Green is hoping to rematch Daniel Rodriguez. Green fought Rodriguez on short notice in his UFC debut which was his first fight in two years. It was a competitive fight but one Green lost and since then, he has rallied off two straight wins beating Phil Rowe by decision and TKO’ing Yohan Lainesse last weekend. For Green, he says his in over Lainesse went exactly how he thought.
Justin Gaethje reacts to alleged "scale gate" at the UFC 274 weigh-ins
Christopher Taylor - May 6, 2022
Justin Gaethje has reacted to the alleged “scale gate” involving Charles Oliveira at today’s UFC 274 weigh-ins. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) was stripped of his UFC title earlier this afternoon after missing the lightweight championship weight limit by a mere half pound.
Bellator 280 Results: Ryan Bader defeats Cheick Kongo (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2022
Tonight’s Bellator 280 event is headlined by a heavyweight title fight rematch between Ryan Bader and Cheick Kongo. Bader (30-7 MMA) and Kongo (31-12-2 MMA) first met at Bellator 226 in September of 2019, with the bout ending in a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke.
Charles Oliveira issues statement after being stripped of his lightweight title for missing weight at UFC 274
Josh Evanoff - May 6, 2022
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has issued a statement after his weight miss earlier today. The Brazilian and Justin Gaethje are set to clash tomorrow night at UFC 274. The bout was set to be the second defense of Oliveira’s lightweight title. However, he is no longer the champion at 155 pounds.
Grant Dawson says Jared Gordon fight was a "picture-perfect performance," wants Diego Ferreira next
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2022
Grant Dawson is pleased with his win over Jared Gordon last Saturday. Dawson changed camps to American Top Team ahead of the fight and says that showed in his performance at UFC Vegas 53. Although he got the finish, he says there are still things he can improve on.
UFC releases official statement regarding stipulations for Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje fight: “If Oliveira wins, he will be the number one contender for the vacant lightweight championship”
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2022
Charles Oliveira will still be fighting for UFC gold should he beat Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. Oliveira was looking to defend his belt for the second time against Gaethje in the main event of UFC 274 in a highly-anticipated bout. Yet, on Friday, the champ missed weight by 0.5 pounds and was forced to vacate the belt. If he defeats Gaethje, the belt will still be vacant but now the promotion says Oliveira will be a part of that potential vacant title fight.
Justin Gaethje reacts to Jorge Masvidal’s alleged attack on Colby Covington: “That was a bitch move”
Susan Cox - May 6, 2022
Justin Gaethje is sharing his thoughts on Jorge Masvidal’s alleged attack on Colby Covington. It was at UFC 272 on March 5th of this year that the two welterweights collided. Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) defeated Jorge Masvidal (35-16 MMA) in a five-round fight that went the distance.