UFC 274 date: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje
JUSTIN GAETHJE will challenge once again for the UFC lightweight title this weekend against Charles Oliveira at UFC 274.
Though the Brazilian star Oliveira will not be able to defend his belt, after missing the 155lbs weight limit.
The UFC 274 headline bout WILL still go ahead... but only Gaethje is eligible to win the belt if successful.
Gaethje last fought for the title against Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2020.
Oliveira has been on a terrific run in the last several years, beating Michael Chandler to win the title before defending it against Dustin Poirier.
Gaethje is the next best contender and will give everything to win lightweight gold in Phoenix, Arizona.
Elsewhere on the card, Tony Ferguson matches up against Chandler in a brilliant crossroads fight.
And Rose Namajunas defends her straw weight belt against Carla Esparza.
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When is UFC 274 - Oliveira vs Gaethje?
- Justin Gaethje's big clash with Charles Oliviera will take place on Saturday, May 7.
- The fight will be held at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
- There will be around 17,000 fans in attendance at the clash.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- UFC 274 - Oliveira vs Gaethje will be shown live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
- Coverage will begin at 1am with the preliminary card, with the main card set to get going from 3am.
- You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
- The main event ring-walks are expected to take place around 5am UK time on Sunday, May 8.
UFC 274 FULL CARD
Main card
- Charles Oliveira (c) vs Justin Gaethje – for vacant UFC Lightweight Championship, only Gaethje can win title
- Rose Namajunas (c) vs Carla Esparza – for UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship
- Michael Chandler vs Tony Ferguson
- Mauricio Rua vs Ovince Saint Preux
- Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon
Preliminary card
- Andre Fialho vs. Cameron VanCamp
- Randy Brown vs Khaos Williams
- Macy Chiasson vs Norma Dumont
- Brandon Royval vs Matt Schnell
Early preliminary card
- Blagoy Ivanov vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
- Francisco Trinaldo vs Danny Roberts
- Tracy Cortez vs Melissa Gatto
- Kleydson Rodrigues vs CJ Vergara
- Ariane Carnelossi vs Lupita Godinez
- Journey Newson vs Fernie Garcia
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What has been said?
Gaethje has said: "Charles certainly is not more dangerous than Khabib. His ability to take damage is not the same, proven through the times we’ve seen him fight.
"All my criticism of Charles is from a kid that we were talking about, that we all watched grow, and now we’re talking about a man with confidence.
"It’s a different person, but ultimately the same Charles is still there.
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“The same Charles that fought Cub Swanson. The same Charles that fought Donald Cerrone.
"The same Charles that fought [Anthony] Pettis. Choices were made in that by him and the choice to quit was made, and I’m going to give him that choice on Saturday night, I guarantee that.”