UFC 274 – Oliveira Expected to Retain Title Against Gaethje

UFC 274 – This weekend is UFC 274 and will be the biggest PPV this year as two title fights and a roster of talent will settle their differences at the Footprint Centre in Phoenix, Arizona, this Saturday 7^th May.

Main Even Title Bout: Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje

A lightweight title bout for the ages as reigning champion Charles ‘Do Bronx’ Oliveira (32-8-0), defends his title against the number #1 contender Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaethje (24-3-0). Its fair to say the fight could define 2022 as grappler meets striker in what could be one of the most entertaining match ups in recent UFC history. This will surely be a bloodbath not to be missed.

Parimatch’s UFC odds has predicted a tight bout between the two but favours Oliveira for the win

• Charles Oliveira 4/7
• Justin Gaethje 11/8

Method of Victory

• Charles Oliveira – To win by KO,TKO, DQ or Submission 1/1
• Justin Gaethje – To win by KO,TKO, DQ or Submission 2/1
• Charles Oliveira – to win by Decision or Technical Decision 5/1
• Justin Gaethje – to win by Decision or Technical Decision 6/1
• Draw or Technical Draw 80/1

Co-main Event Title Bout: Rose Namajunas vs Carla Esparza

Another title spectacular as Rose ‘Thug’ Namajunas (12-4-0) defends her strawweight belt against ranked #2 Carla ‘Cookie Monster’ Esparza (19-6-0). Both fighters representing USA will meet in the octagon for the second time since their first bout back in 2014, as finalists of the Ultimate Fighter 20’s tournament, with Esparza getting the best of Namajunas. Now the tables have turned, will Namajuna get her revenge, or will Esparza repeat what she did in 2014? 

Parimatch’s UFC odds has predicted Namajuna to get the win.

• Rose Namajunas 1/2
• Carla Esparza 13/8

Method Of Victory

• Rose Namajunas – to win by Decision or Technical Decision 13/8
• Rose Namajunas – To win by KO,TKO, DQ or Submission 2/1
• Carla Esparza – to win by Decision or Technical Decision 5/2
• Carla Esparza – To win by KO,TKO, DQ or Submission 8/1
• Draw or Technical Draw 80/1

Also on the card…

Michael Chandler vs Tony Ferguson.

A classic bout for the lightweight division, as new kid on the block Chandler (22-7-0) faces fan favourite and veteran Ferguson (26-6-0) at the age of 38 is still an opponent to be feared.

 Parimatch’s UFC odds has favoured Chandler to get the win

• Michael Chandler 1/4
• Tony Ferguson 3/1

These odds are correct at the time of writing, to view the latest UFC odds visit: https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/1327866