Two title fights will top the UFC 274 card later tonight (Sat., May 7, 2022) live on ESPN+ PPV from inside Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Charles Oliveira, who is no longer UFC lightweight champion after missing weight on Friday, will meet Justin Gaethje in a 155-pound main event (only “Highlight” is eligible to win the belt). In co-main event action, Rose Namajunas will put her UFC women’s strawweight title on the line in a rematch against former champion Carla Esparza.
But before the two anticipated title fights get underway later tonight at UFC 274 a collection of exciting matchups will play out live in front of a sold-out Phoenix crowd. This includes a lightweight dream matchup between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson, a lightweight clash featuring veterans Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon, and an exciting welterweight bout pitting Randy Brown against knockout artist Khaos Williams.
We will compile the best of the best below — with all video footage courtesy of UFC and ESPN — and will continue to share the action as it rolls in. Enjoy!
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— UFC (@ufc) May 7, 2022
Journey Newson def. Fernie Garcia via Unanimous Decision
We are off to the judges! Who you got?
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— UFC (@ufc) May 7, 2022
Lupita Godinez def. Ariane Carnelossi via Unanimous Decision
A pre-fight stare down between @Loopygodinez and @ArianeSorrisoo backstage before they make the walk #UFC274 pic.twitter.com/kaGMUgOIXz
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) May 7, 2022
Talk about a DOMINANT performance! @LoopyGodinez just put on a show at #UFC274! pic.twitter.com/Nwgz8N7cu9
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) May 7, 2022
Absolute DOMINANCE @LoopyGodinez takes the W after an impressive performance.
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— UFC (@ufc) May 7, 2022
C.J. Vergara def. Kleydson Rodrigues via Split Decision
Five more minutes remain – what a fight #UFC274 pic.twitter.com/iHw54vEXIj
— UFC (@ufc) May 7, 2022
BY SPLIT DECISION!@CJVergara1991 takes his first UFC victory!
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— UFC (@ufc) May 7, 2022
Tracy Cortez def. Melissa Gatto via Unanimous Decision
The hometown kid makes her entrance
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— UFC (@ufc) May 7, 2022
Listen in to the corner of @TracyCortezMMA #UFC274 pic.twitter.com/N8RrhgMOW7
— UFC (@ufc) May 7, 2022
Tracy Cortez celebrated with Brian Ortega after her fight ?? #UFC274 pic.twitter.com/KpIrPYlror
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 7, 2022
Andre Fialho def. Cameron VanCamp first-round knockout (punch)
FIALHO FOLDED HIM #UFC274 pic.twitter.com/Gnilcd7dC4
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 7, 2022
2 first round KOs in 3 weeks – @AndreFialhoJr1 is a PROBLEM #UFC274 pic.twitter.com/rseDtL8O2a
— UFC (@ufc) May 7, 2022
PORTUGAL STAND UP
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— UFC (@ufc) May 7, 2022
Blagoy Ivanov def. Marcos Rogerio de Lima via Unanimous Decision
Making his return to the Octagon in a BIG way
Blagoy Ivanov locks the UD victory tonight! #UFC274 pic.twitter.com/S7UfA1G5en
— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
Brandon Royval def. Matt Schnell via first-round submission (guillotine choke)
Royval jumped into a guillotine and didn’t let go
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 8, 2022
Macy Chiasson def. Norma Dumont via Split Decision
It’s back in the win column for Macy Chiasson
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— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
Francisco Trinaldo def. Danny Roberts via Unanimous Decision
A little action after the bell
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— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
To the third we go
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— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
43 & still going strong
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— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
Randy Brown def. Khaos Williams via Split Decision
Khaos got those BAD intentions. #UFC274 pic.twitter.com/bFkv8MU4YX
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) May 8, 2022
That’s a FIRED UP corner for @KhaosOXWilliams
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— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
Ovince Saint Preux def. Mauricio Rua via Split Decision
First round in the books
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— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
Going 2-0 in the series!@003_OSP takes the victory over Shogun tonight. #UFC274 pic.twitter.com/ey7l2DNQ3q
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) May 8, 2022
Michael Chandler def. Tony Ferguson via second-round knockout (front kick)
The man, the myth, the legend
[ @TonyFergusonXT | #UFC274 | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/cbSgXTfJoR ] pic.twitter.com/tLXcmjNMT5
— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
See you at the
[ @MikeChandlerMMA | #UFC274 | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/cbSgXSYGmR ] pic.twitter.com/KwLmwhgriz
— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
That whole round had us on the edge of our seats ?
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— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
Michael Chandler just sent Tony Ferguson to the SHADOW REALM pic.twitter.com/8r3b9JMPqC
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 8, 2022
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— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
MICHAEL CHANDLER
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— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
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— UFC (@ufc) May 8, 2022
Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza
Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje
MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 274 fight card right HERE, starting with the ESPN+ “Prelims” matches at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by the remaining undercard balance on ESPN/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET, before the PPV main card start time at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
For more news and notes on UFC 274 be sure to visit our comprehensive event archive right here. For the updated, revised, and finalized “Oliveira vs. Gaethje” fight card and ESPN+ PPV lineup click here.