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(Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC), Khaos Williams reacts after his knockout victory over Abdul Razak Alhassan in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was a war of nerves in the opening frame, with both fighters cautious as they looked for an opening to exploit, but neither pressed the action. de Lima droppedBlagov with a takedown before the end of the third round. Below is all the information you need to catch UFC 274 on Saturday night. 9 p.m. mai. Roberts falls to 18-6. The prelims will begin at 8 p.m. Rear-naked choke and Gaethje taps out. UFC 274: Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje takes place Saturday, May 7. 12:43 am ET, at Chandler has real one-punch, fight-changing power in either hand and good finishing instincts once his opponent is hurt. Heavyweights Blagov Ivanov and Marcos Rogerio de Lima starts things off. Now by the cage, Brown tries to punch him off. Regardless, Oliveira is no longer the UFC lightweight champion but will compete for it in his next fight. The worlds biggest MMA promotion returns to pay-per-view this weekend with a genuinely huge show in the form of UFC 274: Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje. Chiasson with an unblocked punch while Dumont tries to take control of the octagon. Defending champion Charles Oliveira failed to make the 155-pound weight limit at Friday's weigh-in. Oliveira did not seem to be bothered by that one bit, instead looking like a man on a mission against Justin Gaethje. She gets on Dumont's back but falls out, now Dumont's on top and in control. What It Means: Iron Michael Chandler is a piece of granite with extreme explosiveness upon which he leans on to dart in and out of range on the feet. + 14 first-round finishes He uses a wide stance and hops in with heavy punches or low kicks. Enjoy your belt and wedding because Ill see you again! SN unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Namajunas (48-47 Namajunas). The official time of referee Jason Herzogs stoppage was :17 of the second round. And even though Gaethje could theoretically spark anyone from these positions, I believe that his propensity to welcome these sorts of exchanges benefits Oliveira a bit more on paper. Justin Gaethje via submission at 3:22 of Round 1. As Esparza goes for a takedown she lands a shot to the face. [ #UFC274 | Prelims Live on @ESPN ] pic.twitter.com/KSCDXRCX3U. And the more Oliveira can hypothetically land his front teeps to the body, the more apt Gaethje will be to lower both his guard and already-lowered level (which will likely invite follow-up knees and front-headlock opportunities). "Shogun" goes back to the leg kicks. Once she gets control, she has a good sense of leverage and opportunity, balancing ground-and-pound and submission threats with maintained top pressure. A man who likely owns the most violent and financially fruitful four-fight start in UFC history, Gaethje has proven to be highlight-reel material, win or lose. Combinations by Namajunas. The UFC 274 main card is scheduled to start at 10 PM ET. Oliveira defeated Justin Gaethje in a violent sugar rush at UFC 274 on Saturday night. Official Result: Carla Esparza def. 4, 2022, Justin Gaethje celebrates after defeating Tony Ferguson in their Interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images), Carla Esparza celebrates after her split-decision victory over Michelle Waterson in their strawweight fight during the UFC 249 event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. With a little over two minutes to go, Gatto scored her own takedown and took her foes back, but Cortez reversed position and got out of trouble. With five rounds to work, Esparza could grind Namajunas down, but Namajunas only needs a small window to turn the momentum with a flurry of attacks and get Esparza out of there early. She lands a few more shots to end the round. Charles Oliveira of Brazil prepares to fight Justin Gaethje in their UFC lightweight championship bout during UFC 274 at Footprint Center on May 07, 2022 in Down goes Oliveira again following a hook. "This is a message to the entire division. She continues to move around the octagon, as Esparza has not provided any offense except for the takedown attempt. Matt Schnell via first-round submission (guillotine choke), Blagoy Ivanov def. 1:05 am ET, at Fialho moves to 16-4, 1 NC with the win. LFG @CharlesDoBronxs #UFC274, What a performance by Charles Oliveira #UFC274, Boaaaa @CharlesDoBronxs ! Royval (125.5) vs. Matt Schnell (125.5), Blagoy Ivanov There was more of the same in the second stanza, as the fight remained close and competitive, with the judges having quite the task separating the two. Co-main event is Volkanovski vs. Holloway 3. Gaethje again hit Oliveira hard. The fight started off hot right away, as expected. Williams falls to 13-3. 11:15 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Things, as usual during this lightweight title campaign, did not look good for [ @MassarandubaMMA | #UFC274 ] pic.twitter.com/k25S4gi6nV. Thug Rose has a tricky submission game, as well as solid wrestling when she needs it. 1:00 am ET, at UFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethjetook place on Saturday, May 7, 2022,live from a sold out Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), Footprint Center, In a pure striking battle, Oliveira has the physical tools to keep Gaethje at bay and prevent him from getting his best weapons off, but Gaethje also has the kind of one-shot power to flip a fight on its head immediately. WebUFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 22, Oliveira was stripped of the title Chandler just drops him with a big double-leg takedown. de Lima had him up by the cage, but the ref wanted action. ET - UFC strawweight title fight up next, with Rose Namajunas defending against former rival Carla Esparza. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. I dont celebrate, this is what I do. (135.5) vs. White has no doubt that Oliveira is the uncrowned champion of the division. "Do Bronx" stumbled Gaethje with a punch. Gaethje also does a good job at framing off his opponents hips in close quarters, utilizing solid head position to help steer in his desired direction. Jumping front kick by Oliveira. History: made [ @CarlaEsparza1 | #UFC274 ] pic.twitter.com/aI45FWgbgL. Uppercut by Namajunas. 1:01 am ET, at 8:40 p.m. Oliveira will be stripped of his title and ineligible to win it back in the main event. Front leg kick by Brown barely connects. 11:40 p.m. The event takes place on May 7, 2022, at the Footprint Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. An unforgiving clinch fighter, the former Division I All-American wrestler has the hip triggers to stop deep takedown attempts while still maintaining the aggressive wherewithal to throw uppercuts and leg kicks in small spaces, consistently striking and making his opposition pay off the breaks (from either stance). Khaos Williams via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Francisco Trinaldo def. The official time of the stoppage was 2:35. Right hand by Namajunas. Nevertheless, as good as Gaethjes first layers of defense may be, he will still need to be stellar in the separation department to avoid getting stuck to Oliveira. Often, shell wait for her opponent to commit to a strike before diving in on a leg. There were a few exchanges in the fifth, each fighter getting a shot or two in, but there was still no sustained action, and the crowd let them know about it. MMA Fighting has UFC 274 results for the Oliveira vs. Gaethje fight card, live blogs for the entire main card, and UFC 274 live Twitter updates from the Footprint Center After he dropped the 155-pound belt to Islam Makhachev this past October, Oliveira (33-9 MMA, 21-9 UFC) will attempt to get back in the title picture in a key clash with Dariush (22-4-1 MMA, 16-4-1 UFC) on June 10 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. In featherweight action, Macy Chiasson won a three-round split decision over Norma Dumont. Scores were 30-27, 29-28, 28-29 for Saint Preux, now 26-16. In the center right now, Brown has managed to battle back. The oddsmakers and the public are currently siding with the sitting champion, listing Oliveira -175 and Gaethje +135, according to Tipico Sportsbook. Loved it! Chiasson (145.5) vs. Norma Dumont (146.5: Missed Weight), Brandon Vergara (126), Ariane A big right by Namajunas after some takedown defense. For that reason, Ill side with Slim Charles to survive the early storm en route to a second-round submission win. UFC 274 fight card, odds, results. ^ Strong takedowns from the clinch Chiasson starts with a leg kick. 12:35 am ET, at Ferguson using his defense by landing elbows to the head of Chandler. Oliveiras first round with Poirier). Cortez got her takedown in the opening minute, but Gatto stayed busy from her back and returned the fight to the feet. Round four (12:25 a.m. A solid left hook by Esparza. Another takedown attempt by Esparza and then a kick. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Scores were 30-27, 30-26, 30-26 for Godinez, now 8-2. ^ Diverse submission acumen, + Former interim UFC lightweight champion + Aggressive pace and pressure His striking is sharp and technical, making the most of his rangy limbs. He then went to the back of Gaethje, as he has done previous times before. #UFC274. Complete UFC 274 fight card preview for the "Oliveira vs Gaethje"-led event tonight (Sat., May 7, 2022) on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV). Look at this team, look at me. Shortly after getting outwrestled by Frankie Edgar back at UFC 162, Oliveira worked diligently to improve that portion of his grappling game, as its now common to see the Brazilian outwrestling stronger fighters early and often (especially if he can get to any variation of a bodylock). Superman Punch by Williams to end the fight. With the win, the No.5-ranked Chandler moves to 23-7. Both trade shots now, with Esparza landing a big punch to the jaw of Namajunas. "Thug Rose" gets a little takedown to end the fight. Now bloodied, Oliveira remained in the pocket with Gaethje but then pulled guard with three minutes to go. Justin Gaethje via first-round submission (rear-naked choke), Carla Esparza def. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images), + UFC lightweight champion He tries for more combinations, with a second punch connecting. The grip from Royval is so crushingly tight that ET) -Namajunas pulls Esparza off when she attempted a takedown. See theFinal Results,Official Scorecardsand Who Won Bonuses and relive the action on UFC Fight Pass! He landed some shots, but Ferguson returned fire until Chandler scored with a thudding takedown. ET / 5 p.m. PT and the Early Prelims on ESPN+ at 5:30 p.m. OSP was limping by the end of the fight, as the crowd continues to boo. I have to imagine that Gaethje and this team have been working on his submission defense ahead of this fight, but grappling with Oliveira in any sense is likely the last thing that the American wants to do this weekend. He didn't make the weight. WebUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje takes place live Saturday, May 7 live from the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The end then came suddenly in round two, with a right front kick landing flush to the jaw and knocking Ferguson out immediately. The Chute Boxe product is also an active kicker, as I suspect that his body teeps could both pay potential dividends down the stretch and serve as a connecting piece for more guard-manipulating offense. [ #UFC274 | B2YB @Anuel_2bleA ] pic.twitter.com/F8Gjlm8EbW, #UFC275 looking real nice pic.twitter.com/W3aFq8jg2w. That was a result of him missing weight during fight week. (All stats according toUFCs Record Bookand Fight Metric as of May 4, 2022, and only include active athletes in their respective division unless noted otherwise), Key Stats: 18 finishes (1st all-time), 15 submission wins (1st all-time), 54.1% significant strike accuracy (6th all-time among LW), MORE OLIVEIRA: Letting His Fighting Doing The Talking| UFC 274 Countdown | Oliveira's Athlete Profile. And despite some heated encouragement from coach Sayif Saud before the third, Garcia wasnt able to turn things around, and it was Newson getting another takedown and rocking his foe twice in the final minute to secure the win. After opening the fight behind a kicking-centric attack, Newson got a quick takedown midway through the first round, but Garcia was back to his feet just as fast. Williams with a few combinations. That said, Gaethje under the tutelage of longtime coach Trevor Wittman has shown improvements in his feints, footwork and fundamentals since sustaining back-to-back losses to Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier. Counter blows by Ferguson connect. WebUFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje W Charles Oliveira "Do Bronx" L Justin Gaethje "The Highlight" Charles Oliveira . 12:40 am ET, at WebSumario de la pelea de UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje en Footprint Center en Phoenix de 7 de Mayo, 2022 en ESPN DEPORTES, incluyendo la cartelera principal y preliminares. Trinaldo with a few combinations but Roberts lands shots that breaks through the defense. In grappling exchanges, he is particularly slippery and is willing to take big risks to sweep or create a big action that facilitates distance. He has a long, 77-inch reach, and his jab and cross are his best punches. If you're trapped on an island and had to choose a handful of fights you couldn't live without, what would you choose, Go through all of the heavyweight title winners in UFC history. (253.5) vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima (258.5), Andre High leg kick by Roberts. On the feet, her footwork and setups are beautiful to watch as she moves laterally and lines up her angles for a variety of kicks and quick punching combinations. A right hand landed for Namajunas. What It Means: Theres nobody quite like Tony Ferguson. Server 2 Server 3 Pro HD. Given Gaethjes past shortcomings on the floor, few would be surprised to see Oliveira attempt to exploit any perceived grappling holes this Saturday. An offensive marauder who can Thai march forward behind a high guard, Charles Oliveira offers a plethora of problems standing. 12:51 am ET, at See the Final Results , Official Scorecards 8:45 am ET, at Now they are both on their feet trading shots. Rua had a measured and effective first round, as he fired off kicks throughout the frame. Charles Oliveira may not be the UFC lightweight champion, but there is no doubting who is the best lightweight on planet. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), Michael Chandler trains at Sanford MMA in Deerfield Beach, FL on March 30, 2022 (Photo by Gavin Porter/Zuffa LLC), Randy Brown prepares to fight Vicente Luque in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 01, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. De Lima weathered the storm, and while the pace slowed in the final round, Ivanov did enough to get the nod on the scorecards. (Photo by Zac Pacleb/Zuffa LLC), Key Stats: 5 finishes (tied 1st all-time among WSW), 8.2% bottom position percentage, 51% takedown defense, MORE NAMAJUNAS: Rose 'Leveled Up'| Rose's Fight Week Interview | Watch UFC 274 Countdown | Rose's Athlete Profile. at [ @CharlesDoBronxs | #UFC274 ] pic.twitter.com/E0EgLi71A2. Take A Unique Look At The Best Matchups On UFC 274 By Using Key Metrics. Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier headlines UFC 276 on July 2. When feeling in stride, its not uncommon to see Oliveira implement some sort of touch-n-go theme, as he seems to have a bit of a hardwiring for catching and pitching punches. In the second minute of round four, Esparza again got a takedown, but Namajunas scrambled back to her feet. Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 weigh-ins. Hell sometimes feint the jab before loading up on a right cross that splits his opponents guard. ^ Shifting combos and counters Esparza clocked "Thug Rose" with a left. Traditionally doing his best work when initiating attacks, Gaethje will gain his opponents respect with hard hooks and crosses, looking to punctuate his presence with crushing uppercuts and leg kicks when appropriate. Garcia falls to 10-2. When Bruce Buffer announced Charles Oliveira by his name, he officially lost the UFC lightweight title. + NCAA Division 1 All-American wrestler ET -Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Ovince Saint Preux is up next. "Do Bronx" found the home a right hand that seated Gaethje. Justin Gaethje via rear-naked choke (3:22 into round round) to become number one contender for the UFC lightweight title, Carla Esparza def. Gatto falls to 8-1-2. Yeahh! Not only can Oliveira turn your grips against you by turning an elbow over the top, but it also gives him his best sense of operating space to either strike or sneak in quick shots or entries off of level changes. Now, here's a look at the UFC 274 main fight card and betting odds via Caesars Sportsbook. Unfortunately, rules are rules. And what other picks do you need to see? ET on ESPN+ PPV. Knee on the inside by Esparza. His punches are tight and straight as an arrow, and when he throws hooks or uppercuts, theres very little wasted movement. Roberts (170.5) vs. Francisco Trinaldo (170.5), Macy 8:15 p.m. + Strong inside the clinch What It Means: Cookie Monster is a wrestler first and a wrestler last, and she brings that grinding attitude to every aspect of a fight. Fialho gave UFC 274 its first knockout of the night. Rodrigues falls to 7-2. ET - It was announced on the early prelims that Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon is off due to a non-COVID illness suffered by Cerrone. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-274-charles-oliveira-vs-justin-gaethje-prediction-analysis, https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA/status/1392291220492218372?s=20&t=5mm0WwXinVxcVGFfRQJwyQ, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Height: 510 Age: 32 Weight: 155 lbs. In the bantamweight opener, Journey Newson picked up his first UFC win, defeating Fernie Garcia via unanimous decision. Brown countered with a small slap-type shot. Rua (205.5) vs. Ovince St. Preux (205), Donald + Regional MMA titles Bruce Buffer announcedOliveira and he is now no longer champion after missing weight. ET. VanCamp stunned Fialho with a right hand in the second minute, but Fialho shook it off and caught his foe coming in recklessly. Each fighter has shown past susceptibilities in this space, but I think that Oliveiras front teeps will play a major factor this Saturday. At 43, Francisco Trinaldo keeps rolling, and tonight, it was Danny Roberts who fell to the Brazilian veteran via unanimous decision in their welterweight bout. If you're trapped on an island and had to choose a handful of fights you couldn't live without, what would you choose, Go Through All Of The Heavyweight Title Winners In UFC History, After A Roller Coaster 2021, Michael Chandler Hopes To Turn The Tide Against Another Top-Tier Opponent At UFC 274, Check Out The Latest Episode Of UFC Unfiltered, Our 30th Anniversary Celebration Will Make This IFW The Biggest And Best Yet, UFC President Dana White Released A Video Revealing News Regarding Two Summer Pay-Per-Views. Brown got up with no issues and went on to land several hard shots as he looked to close out the fight in style, and he did with some knees in the clinch. UFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje took place on Saturday, May 7, 2022, live from a sold out Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. It should be here. Things, as usual during this lightweight title campaign, did not look good for Oliveira early. VanCamp falls to 15-6-1, 1 NC. The two went to the mat and Roberts got loose, but he remained on his back with Trinaldo keeping the pressure on until the final minute, when Roberts rose and swung the fences in an effort to get momentum back on his side. Brown has him up by the cage and lands a knee. Key Stats: 3 submission wins (tied 4th), 4.21 strikes landed per minute, 52% striking defense, MORE BROWN: Brown On UFC Unfiltered | Fighters On The Rise | Brown's Athlete Profile. + Hard leg kicks A solid right hand by Rose. A Rodrigues takedown early in round two went wrong, as Vergara scrambled his way into a dominant position and went to work. Williams with a few kick attempts and is reaching for his shots. Elsewhere, Carla Esparza regained the women's strawweight title after nearly eight years away from the top of the mountain. + Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Namajunas landed a left hand as Esparza pushed in. WebUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje. + Improved striking acumen Oliveira was stripped of the UFC lightweight championship after missing weight by half a pound. Big reach by Namajunas and she slips. 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What It Means: The Highlight is as all-action as it gets, but his technical prowess is probably a little overshadowed by his pure love for violence and fighting. 10:35 p.m. Low leg kick by Chandler. Chiasson fought back by holding her against the cage. He will fight for the title in his next bout. There was more of the same as round two opened, and this time she rocked Carnelossi on the feet first before grounding her and using an array of skills to peck away at her foes defenses. Vergara def. Oliveira pressed forward. 6 p.m. ET - The prelims for UFC 274 have begun. Ariane Carnelossi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26), Journey Newson def. ^ Accurate hooks and uppercuts Brown opened the second with his own right hand, but Williams took it well. What an amazing round #UFC274. A game of cat and mouse now as the crowd is getting restless. He is missing big shots as Roberts goes for the leg kick. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Charles Oliveira of Brazil prepares to fight Justin Gaethje in their UFC lightweight championship bout during UFC 274 at Footprint Center on May 07, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. Congrats Carla, but now we have some business to do! OSP gets the win. Roberts with a leg kick to start things off. With the win, Oliveira has a chance to fight once again for the UFC lightweight title. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. There were rumors circulating from multiple fighters this week that inaccurate scales given to the fighters in advance contributed to weight issues. With a minute left, it looked like Vergara was on the verge of closing the show, but Rodrigues found daylight, got to his feet, and finished the round strong, even though his face showed the scars of battle from Vergaras ground strikes. He utilizes a lot of parries and feints, especially with his rear hand to set up angles for his attacks. + 9 first-round finishes The only small blemish -- if you can call it that -- is a clear unanimous decision win over Tony Ferguson in December 2020. One of the best rounds of MMA you will ever see! All Rights Reserved. Ferguson fired off elbows from his back, cutting his foe, but Chandler kept throwing shots from the top position, cutting El Cucuy.. In the co-main event, Carla Esparza upset Rose Namajunas to regain the UFC strawweight title. Yet another long right-hand scores for Namajunas. Oliveira has shown a remarkable toughness and ability to rally after getting rocked, so Gaethje should know good and well that this fight wont end quick even if he stuns the champion. MORE GAETHJE: The Lifelong Mission Is Within Reach| Gaethje's Warrior Code| Gaethje's Fight Week Interview. Oliveira circled to the back. Williams hits Brown with an uppercut and Brown was slipping. Down goes Oliveira following a shot. The pair didnt stay there long, and while Vergara kept the pressure on, Rodrigues did a great job of countering throughout the rest of the round. Fight, Perf, Sub, and KO of the Night Bonuses: Marcos Rogerio de Lima via unanimous decision (2928, 2928, 2928), Andre Fialho def. Trinaldo wins via unanimous decision to end the main card. They are electric as the two face off. ET) - Another takedown attempt by Esparza (which lands) and now she is on the back of Namajunas. Namajunas (115) vs. Carla Esparza (115), Michael Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. Reach: 74, Camp: Chute Boxe Diego Lima/Gold Team (Brazil), Stance/striking style: Orthodox/muay Thai, Height: 511 Age: 33 Weight: 155 lbs. UFC storylines you may have missed in May, Bellator vs. Rizin 2 set for July in Tokyo, The many issues with recent set of matchmaking, Dern dominates Hill for key win at strawweight, Sterling-O'Malley pegged to headline UFC 292 in Boston, Gaethje vs. Poirier 2 to headline UFC 291 fight card, Edwards earns title shot with win over Mousasi, Charles Oliveira def. Web[Official] UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje - Live Discussion Thread : r/MMA 471 votes, 38K comments. Oliveira drops Gaethje by the arm but he gets back up. The biggest wins were by Lupita Godinez, Tracy Cortez, and Andre Fialho. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC). ET - A front leg kick from hell drops Tony Ferguson and the fight is over. "The Highlight" was mindful to not engage on the ground with Oliveira and welcomed him to his feet. Key Stats: 32.8% control time percentage (3rd all-time among WSW), 30.8% top position percentage (2nd all-time among WSW), 42 takedowns landed (1st all-time among WSW). The No.9-ranked Schnell falls to 15-6, 1 NC. The UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje main card event will air live from the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Saturday (May 7) at 10 p.m. Oliveira, a Khaos Williams via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Francisco Trinaldo def. And in his fight against Tony Ferguson, Gaethje took things to yet another level in the head movement and counter-striking department, putting together an intelligent process that still incorporates the former interim champions inherent power and tenacity. Should Gaethje either get too complacent with his dips or too aggressive with wanting to push back against Oliveira, then the challenger could get more than he bargains for. On the floor now, Williams tries for the choke. He throws low kicks and body kicks from range, and once he enters the pocket, hell unleash a good flurry of punches. Guillotine choke ), Michael Justin Gaethje `` the Highlight '' Charles Oliveira plethora of problems standing first-round he... 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