While the main event may have been altered, the UFC will look to entertain fans all over the world with UFC 274. The event takes place on May 7 from inside the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
In the main event, Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje fight for the UFC lightweight title. Oliveira joined the UFC in 2010. He beat Michael Chandler at UFC 262 to win the UFC lightweight title. At UFC 269 in December, he beat Dustin Poirier via submission to defend the belt.
Gaethje, a World Series of Fighting lightweight champion, made his MMA debut in 2011. All but one of his wins in the UFC have been via some form of knockout. “The Highlight” is coming off a violent affair against Chandler at UFC 268 in November. Gaethje won the fight via unanimous decision.
During the weigh-ins, Oliveira missed weight and was stripped of the title. Only Gaethje can win the title on Saturday.
UFC 274 fight card
Main Card (10 p.m. ET)
- Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje for the UFC lightweight title
- Rose Namajunas (c) vs. Carla Esparza 2 for the UFC strawweight title
- Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson; Lightweights
- Mauricio Rua vs. Ovince Saint Preux; Light Heavyweights
- Blagoy Ivanov vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima; Heavyweights
Prelims (8 p.m. ET)
- Francisco Trinaldo vs. Danny Roberts; Welterweights
- Randy Brown vs. Khaos Williams; Welterweights
- Macy Chiasson vs. Norma Dumont; Featherweights
- Brandon Royval vs. Matt Schnell; Flyweights
Early Prelims (5:30 p.m. ET)
- Tracy Cortez vs. Melissa Gatto; Flyweights
- C.J. Vergara def. Kleydson Rodrigues
- Loopy Godinez def. Ariane Carnelossi
- Journey Newson def. Fernie Garcia
- Andre Fialho vs. Cameron VanCamp
When is UFC 274: Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje?
Date: Saturday, May 7
Start time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Prelims: 8 p.m. ET
Main card (PPV): 10 p.m. ET
Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET (approx.)