Charles Oliveira is no longer the UFC lightweight champion. Charles Oliveira made history on Friday, but it wasn't the kind he wanted to make. Oliveira missed weight at the UFC 274 weigh-in and became the first fighter in UFC history to be stripped of his title and is no longer the UFC lightweight champion.
Is Charles Oliveira still the champion?
Charles Oliveira to be stripped of lightweight belt after failing to make weight for UFC 274. PHOENIX -- Charles Oliveira will be stripped of the UFC lightweight championship after missing weight Friday at the UFC 274 weigh-ins. Oliveira came at 155.5 pounds, a half-pound over the limit for a lightweight title fight.
Does Oliveira have the belt?
Charles Oliveira submits Justin Gaethje in 1st round of UFC lightweight bout but loses title belt. PHOENIX -- Charles Oliveira isn't the official champion.
Did Oliveira lose the belt?
Charles Oliveira has been stripped of his UFC lightweight belt after he was found to be a half-pound too heavy for his title defense on Saturday. Charles Oliveira lost his UFC lightweight belt after he tipped the scales a little too much during the weigh-in for his title defense on May 7 as part of UFC 274.
Who won Oliveira vs Justin?
Oliveira defeated Justin Gaethje in a violent sugar rush at UFC 274 on Saturday night. Things, as usual during this lightweight title campaign, did not look good for Oliveira early.
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UFC 274 results, highlights: Michael Chandler delivers Knockout of the Year contender over Tony Ferguson. For one round at UFC 274, it appeared Tony Ferguson was finally ready to get back in the win column, showcasing some of his classic speed and power in the striking game.
Who won UFC 274 results?
UFC 274 Live Results: Oliveira defeats Gaethje via first-round rear-naked choke - The Athletic.
Has Charles Oliveira missed weight before?
Oliveira has had issues in the past when it came to making weight. He missed weight four times in his UFC career, the last time in 2016 against Ricardo Lamas. Since then, he has had no problem cutting weight in 12 straight fights before UFC 274.
Who won Charles Oliveira fight?
UFC 274: Charles Oliveira wins big, Carla Esparza gets her belt back and Michael Chandler delivers likely KO of the year.
How much did Charles Oliveira miss weight?
Oliveira came back a second time and weighed the same. "Charles Oliveira missed weight for his UFC 274 main event bout against Justin Gaethje on Friday afternoon in Phoenix, weighing in at 155.5 pounds," then UFC said in a statement.
Is Charles Oliveira still fighting?
Oliveira is now on an eleven-fight win streak, with six of those wins coming by way of submission. With the win, Oliveira has a chance to fight once again for the UFC lightweight title.
Why was Olivera stripped of title?
Charles Oliveira made history on Friday, but it wasn't the kind he wanted to make. Oliveira missed weight at the UFC 274 weigh-in and became the first fighter in UFC history to be stripped of his title and is no longer the UFC lightweight champion.
Why didn't Charles Oliveira make weight?
A modified curtain was brought out and Oliveira weighed in without clothing, but he was still a half-pound over. The champion, who has had issues making weight before, had an hour to lose 8 ounces and returned shortly before the one-hour time limit.
Did Charles Oliveira beat Justin Gaethje?
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. The second title fight will be between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza.
Why was cowboy fight cancelled?
Joe Lauzon's highly-anticipated fight with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 274 has been canceled after Cerrone had to withdraw with a non-COVID related illness.
What time is Justin Gaethje vs Charles Oliveira?
The main card is set to get underway at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. BST with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. BST.
Who won Rose or Carla?
UFC 274 results, highlights: Carla Esparza earns strawweight title with decision over Rose Namajunas.
Who won rose vs Esparza 1?
Rose Namajunas lost her women's strawweight title in the UFC 274 co-main event rematch against former champion Carla Esparza on Saturday. The fight was largely uneventful. Spectators inside the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.
Who is fighting in UFC 274?
UFC returns to Phoenix for the second-consecutive year with a blockbuster championship doubleheader. Headlining the event will be Charles Oliveira facing No. 1 ranked contender Justin Gaethje.
How did Charles Oliveira get the belt?
Currently the UFC's record holder in submission wins and finishes, Oliveira captured the lightweight belt with a TKO win over Michael Chandler at UFC 262 in May 2021, then tapped Dustin Poirier as an underdog at UFC 269 last December.
What happens if Charles Oliveira wins?
If Oliveira wins on Saturday, he will not take home anything. This is one of the first times in UFC history a champion has lost his or her title at the scales. Per the UFC, if Oliveira wins, he will become the number one contender for the lightweight title.
Can Gaethje still win the belt?
Charles Oliveira fails to make weight for UFC 274, must vacate title; Justin Gaethje can still win belt.
What time is UFC 274 main event?
UFC 274 main card: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT / 3 a.m. BST. The early prelims begin at 5:30 p.m. ET and the main prelims start at 8 p.m. ET. Oliveira vs Gaethje main event time: Ring-walks are estimated for 12 a.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT / 5 a.m. BST — but they could always go on earlier.
What time is UFC 274 main card?
UFC 274: Date and how to follow
The main event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 7 and is being held at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The prelim action will start at 1am on Sunday morning for UK fans with the main card kicking off at 3am. Oliveira vs Gaethje can then be expected at around 6am.
