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UFC 274 Preview: Opening Odds for Gaethje vs. Oliveira, Esparza vs. Namajunas

By Reed Wallach

May 15, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Charles Oliveira reacts for his fight against Michael Chandler
May 15, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Charles Oliveira reacts for his fight against Michael Chandler / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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One of the most stacked UFC cards of the year plays out on Saturday, May 7th at UFC 274 with two title fights on the docket.

Charles Oliveira will make his second Lightweight title defense against challenger and Arizona native Justin Gaethje in the main event. In the co-main event, Rose Namajunas will put her Strawweight belt on the line against Carla Esparza.

We also are treated to a high level Lightweight matchup between Michael Chandler and fan favorite Tony Ferguson on the main card. Overall, there are 15 bouts on Saturday night at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona with plenty of betting angles to pounce on. Before we get to the bets, let's check out all the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook:

UFC 274 Odds

  • Journey Newson (+135) vs. Fernie Garcia (-160)
  • Ariane Carnelossi (+160) vs. Loopy Godinez (-200)
  • Kleydson Rodrigues (-290) vs. CJ Vergara (+230)
  • Tracy Cortez (-175) vs. Melissa Gatto (+145)
  • Francisco Trinaldo (-110) vs. Danny Roberts (-110)
  • Blagoy Ivanov (-160) vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima (+130)
  • Branon Royval (-270) vs. Matt Schnell (+215)
  • Macy Chiasson (+190) vs. Norma Dumont (-235)
  • Randy Brown (+105) vs. Khaos Williams (-125)
  • Andre Fialho (N/A) vs. Cameron VanCamp (N/A)
  • Donald Cerrone (-175) vs. Joe Lauzon (+145)
  • Mauricio Rua (+195) vs. Ovince St. Preux (-245)
  • Michael Chandler (-415) vs. Tony Ferguson (+315)
  • Rose Namajunas (-205) vs. Carla Esparza (+170)
  • Charles Oliveira (-180) vs. Justin Gaethje (+150)

Justin Gaethje vs. Charles Oliveira Lightweight Championship Fight Preview

Expect early violence in the Lightweight Championship bout, read more about it in our fight preview with the champion a considerable favorite.

Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas Strawweight Championship Fight Preview

Esparza beat Namajunas in the first ever Strawweight Championship fight in 2014, but much has changed since then. Can the current champ 'Thug Rose' retain her belt against 'Cookie Monster?'

Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chandler Fight Preview

Both fighters enter on losing streaks, which one can get back on track on the main card of UFC 274? Chandler enters as the overwhelming favorite against the fan favorite 'El Cucuy.' Check out our full fight preview here.

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