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UFC 274 | Pro fighters make their picks for Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza 2 title fight

Cole Shelton - May 4, 2022

In the co-main event of UFC 274 Rose Namajunas is looking to defend her strawweight title as she rematches Carla Esparza after seven-and-a-half years. Heading into the fight, Namajunas is a -220 favorite on FanDuel while the challenger is a +176 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros are unanimous in thinking Namajunas defends her belt again and does so by late TKO or decision.

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Daniel Cormier goes to bat for Tony Ferguson ahead of UFC 274: “He ain’t losing to bums”

Susan Cox - May 4, 2022

Daniel Cormier is going to bat for Tony Ferguson ahead of UFC 274. Yes, UFC 274 will take place this coming Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Justin Gaethje reveals the critical error he made in title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov: “I'll never do that again”

Susan Cox - May 2, 2022

Justin Gaethje has revealed the critical error he made in his title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov. It was Gaethje (23-3 MMA) vs Nurmagomed (29-0 MMA) in the lightweight main event back in October of 2020 at UFC 254. The outcome was another check mark in the win column for Khabib.

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Michael Bisping shares his prediction for Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza 2: “I think it’s going to be a stoppage”

Susan Cox - May 2, 2022

Michael Bisping is sharing his prediction for the upcoming Rose Namajunas vs Carla Exparza 2. It will be this coming Saturday, May 7th at UFC 274 that the long-awaited rematch between Carla Esparza (19-6 MMA) and UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas (12-4 MMA) will take place in the co-main event.

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Paddy Pimblett shares his prediction for Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 274

Susan Cox - April 28, 2022

Paddy Pimblett is sharing his prediction for Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. UFC 274 takes place on Saturday May 7, 2022 at the Footprint Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. Headlining the event will be the lightweight championship bout between current champion Charles Oliveira (32-8 MMA) and Justin Gaethje (23-3 MMA).

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"I don't subscribe to the idea he looked bad in his last fights" - Chael Sonnen believes Tony Ferguson not declining ahead of Michael Chandler bout

Josh Evanoff - April 5, 2022

Chael Sonnen doesn’t seem to believe that Tony Ferguson has lost a step ahead of his fight with Michael Chandler. The former UFC interim lightweight champion is currently on a three-fight losing streak. ‘El Cucuy’ has suffered recent defeats at the hands of Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveria, and Beneil Dariush. It’s worth noting that all three of those bouts were very lopsided as well.

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Michael Chandler reveals goal to face Conor McGregor in July after Tony Ferguson bout at UFC 274: "The timing works perfect"

Josh Evanoff - April 1, 2022

Michael Chandler has revealed his ideal summer plans. The former UFC title challenger aims to face Conor McGregor in July. The 35-year-old was last seen in action at UFC 268 in November 2021. While he came up short in his war against Justin Gaethje, the pair got ‘Fight of the Night’ honors. The bout was also labeled as one of the best of the entire year by many fans and pundits.

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Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza 2 set for UFC 274

Cole Shelton - March 16, 2022

Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza are finally set to run it back. According to Sports Illustrated, Namjunas and Esparza have agreed to fight one another in the co-main event of UFC 274 on May 7 in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje.

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Sean O'Malley says he's likely to return at UFC 274, names potential opponent

Cole Shelton - March 7, 2022

Sean O’Malley is hoping to return in May at UFC 274 in Arizona. O’Malley, who resides in Arizona, hinted at returning at that event in some prior Twitch live streams, but on Monday, he confirmed that is the plan as long as he’s healthy. O’Malley, of course, hurt his hand in his UFC 269 TKO win over Raulian Paiva and has been rehabbing that ever since.

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Despite previous retirement talks, Shogun Rua returning to face Ovince St. Preux at UFC 274

Josh Evanoff - February 25, 2022

Shogun Rua has been out of action since November 2020, a loss to Paul Craig. Following the fight, Dana White revealed that the Brazilian had retired, but that seems to be no more. Shogun Rua announced in the months after his loss to Craig that he was looking at two more bouts, but nothing was made official. It seems that the legend’s Penultimate fight has been revealed. He is reportedly going to be facing off against Ovince St. Preux at UFC 274 in May.

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UFC 274 adds two new fights including Brandon Royval vs. Matt Schnell

Susan Cox - February 25, 2022

Dana White and company have added two new fights to their May 7, 2022 UFC 274 MMA event (location yet to be determined). Royval vs Schell

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Charles Oliveira shares intense sparring footage ahead of title fight with Justin Gaethje (Video)

Fernando Quiles - February 20, 2022

Charles Oliveira has showcased a fast-paced sparring session before he goes to war with Justin Gaethje. Oliveira is set to put his UFC Lightweight Championship on the line against Gaethje in the main event of UFC 274. The matchup is set to take place on May 7.

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Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka set for UFC 274

Chris Taylor - January 22, 2022

Light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira is set to make his first attempted title defense at UFC 274 against Jiri Prochazka. That news come courtesy of ESPN’s Brett Okamoto who reported the following on Twitter:

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