“Do Bronx” became UFC Light Division champion during UFC 262, defeating Michael Chandler ahead of schedule. He then defended his title at 269th. He surrendered to Dustin Bory in the third round. Oliveira suffered his last defeat in 2017. Since then, he has dropped ten rivals.
Ketze became interim champion after defeating Tony Ferguson in May 2020. Later, however, Kabib lost to Normagomedo in the fight for the regular belt. His schedule was a recent success with Chandler.
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At every major event there will be a fight for the straw section for women. Rose Namazunas will defend the trophy, while Carla Esparza will try to collect it. The two women fought in 2014. That fight revealed the first UFC Straw Champion. Esporza took the lead, but he lost the trophy on the first defense, with Jonah Zedrezczyk taking his belt.
Live broadcast of the UFC 274 Gala from 04:00 on Polsatsport.pl.
UFC 274 Main Card:
Charles Oliveira (32-8-1NC, 9 KO, 20 SUB) – Justin Ketze (23-3, 19 KO, 1 SUB) – Championship belt in the light category (only Ketz can get it)
Rose Namazunas (11-4, 2 KO, 5 SUB) – Carla Esparza (18-6, 4 KO, 4 SUB) – For the championship belt in the straw category
Michael Chandler (22-7, 10 KO, 7 SUB) – Tony Ferguson (25-6, 12 KO, 8 SUB)
Mauricio Rua (27-12-1, 21 KO, 1 SUB) – Owens St. Preux (25-16, 12 KO, 8 SUB)
Randy Brown (14-4, 6 KO, 5 SUB) -Khaos Williams 13-2, 7 KO, 1 SUB)
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