Charles Oliveira (left) takes on Justin Gaethje
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UFC 274 takes place in Phoenix, Arizona this night, with two title fights topping a card that additionally incorporates a highly-anticipated conflict between fan favourites. Nonetheless, a kind of title fights comes with an surprising twist.
In the primary occasion, Charles Oliveira was set to defend the light-weight belt in opposition to former interim champion Justin Gaethje, however the Brazilian missed weight by half-a-pound on Friday and was stripped of the title. Oliveira is now additionally ineligible to win again the belt tonight, although Gaethje can nonetheless declare the gold. Within the co-main occasion, Rose Namajunas is out for revenge in opposition to Carla Esparza. Namajunas is in her second reign as strawweight champion, whereas Esparza – who submitted her fellow American of their first assembly – was the division’s first ever title holder and is out to emulate Namajunas by successful the belt for a second time.
These fights observe a match-up that pits Chandler in opposition to Tony Ferguson as each lightweights look to get again within the win column. Chandler has misplaced his final two bouts, whereas former interim champion Ferguson is on a three-fight shedding streak. A win for both American might propel them again into the title image, nonetheless, given every man’s identify worth.
Comply with stay updates from the UFC 274 fundamental card and prelims, beneath.
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Chandler has misplaced his final two contests – however got here near successful each – whereas Ferguson is on a three-fight shedding streak.
Alex Pattle8 Could 2022 04:19
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Subsequent up, it’s Michael Chandler vs Tony Ferguson…
On paper, this one might rival the primary occasion as a combat of the evening contender…
Alex Pattle8 Could 2022 04:19
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Ovince Saint Preux def. Mauricio Rua through break up determination (28-29, 29-28, 30-27).
Alex Pattle8 Could 2022 04:17
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Rua vs Saint Preux – Spherical 3
Harsh physique kick from Rua. Saint Preux responds with a few sharp left straights. He flicks a entrance kick into Rua’s midriff.
Extra left straights land for OSP. Extra physique kicks, too.
OSP then grazes Rua with a head kick. The Brazilian’s face is fairly busted up now.
Alex Pattle8 Could 2022 04:14
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Rua vs Saint Preux – Spherical 2
Apologies, some technical difficulties left us unable to report on Spherical 1! We’re again now, although!
Southpaw OSP retains making an attempt to slap away Rua’s lead hand, which the Brazilian is pawing out.
OSP blocks a excessive kick. He plods ahead as Rua skips across the ring. A left hand lands for Rua after he catches a excessive kick!
That sequence occurs about thrice in a row… Rua then backs up OSP in opposition to the fence and drills a proper straight into the American’s face.
OSP stabs a entrance kick into the intestine of Rua.
Alex Pattle8 Could 2022 04:08
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Subsequent up is a light-heavyweight rematch between Ovince Saint Preux and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua.
In 2014, OSP knocked out Rua in 34 seconds. Can the previous champion precise his revenge right here?
Alex Pattle8 Could 2022 03:45
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A detailed combat that would have gone both approach!
Alex Pattle8 Could 2022 03:42
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Randy Brown def. Khaos Williams through break up determination (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Alex Pattle8 Could 2022 03:40
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Brown vs Williams – Spherical 3
The spherical ends in opposition to the cage wall. To the judges’ scorecards we go…
Alex Pattle8 Could 2022 03:39
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Brown vs Williams – Spherical 3
Williams’ head coach is absolutely shouting at him, getting the welterweight amped up!
Brown seems to graze Williams with a entrance kick to the top. Proper hook lands for Brown.
Excessive output from the Jamaican-American in the mean time, however he’s caught with a counter proper hand and hits the deck!
Brown is ready to stand, and now he peppers Williams with photographs! Williams seems to be drained and a bit harm!
The American grapples Brown in opposition to the fence to achieve a while to get well…
Alex Pattle8 Could 2022 03:38
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