UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R1, 3:22
Title Fight
Fan Bonus 3rd
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
R2, 0:17
Performance of the Night
Fan Bonus 2nd
Haiti
R3, 5:00
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
England
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:14
Fight of the Night
Bulgaria
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
Portugal
R1, 2:35
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Vacant Title Bout
Title Bout
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
Post-Fight Performance & Fan Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night ($50,000 each): Brandon Royval and Matt Schnell earned Fight of the Night honors for their breathless 134-second flyweight slugfest, featuring mutual knockdowns before Royval locked in a guillotine choke.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Michael Chandler secured $50,000 for his historic front-kick knockout of Tony Ferguson. André Fialho banked $50,000 for his first-round left-hook knockout of Cameron VanCamp.
Crypto.com “Fan Bonus of the Night” (Paid in Bitcoin): Rose Namajunas won first place ($30,000), Michael Chandler took second place ($20,000), and Charles Oliveira placed third ($10,000).
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $1,200,000 | — | $10,000 | $1,210,000 | |
| LOSS | $750,000 | — | — | $750,000 | |
| WIN | $500,000 | — | $70,000 | $570,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | $30,000 | $530,000 | |
| WIN | $350,000 | $150,000 | — | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $400,000 | — | — | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $90,000 | $90,000 | — | $180,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | $50,000 | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $9,000 | $89,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $21,000 | — | — | $21,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses are compiled from industry reporting, contractual baselines, and established estimates, as the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) does not publicly release fighter pay. Norma Dumont was fined 30% of her purse ($9,000) for missing the featherweight weight limit, which went directly to opponent Macy Chiasson. Total estimated figures include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) and Crypto.com Fan Bonus payments (paid in Bitcoin), but exclude discretionary backroom bonuses and pay-per-view dividends.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 274
Charles Oliveira extended his all-time UFC finish record to 19 career stoppage victories, finishing Justin Gaethje via rear-naked choke in Round 1.
With his first-round submission over Gaethje, Oliveira extended his promotional record for the most submission victories in UFC history to 16.
UFC 274 featured five split decision outcomes across its 14-bout card, tying UFC 222 for the most split decision bouts in a single event in promotional history.
Carla Esparza set the UFC record for the longest time between championship reigns, recapturing the Women’s Strawweight Championship 2,703 days after dropping it in 2015.
Charles Oliveira became the first undisputed champion in UFC history to be stripped of a title on the official scale after missing weight at 155.5 pounds.
Michael Chandler delivered only the eighth front-kick knockout in UFC history, rendering Tony Ferguson unconscious in just 17 seconds of Round 2.
Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza combined for just 67 significant strikes across 25 minutes, establishing the lowest significant strike total in a five-round UFC championship bout.
UFC 274 drew 17,232 attendees and generated a live gate of $6,130,000, establishing the highest-grossing combat sports event gate in the history of the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
During the live broadcast, former simultaneous two-division champion Daniel Cormier was officially announced as an inductee into the 2022 UFC Hall of Fame Modern Wing.
Lupita Godinez went a perfect 8-for-8 on takedown attempts and amassed 13 minutes and 26 seconds of ground control time in a dominant 30-26 unanimous decision over Ariane Carnelossi.
André Fialho scored his second consecutive first-round UFC knockout in just 21 days, halting promotional debutant Cameron VanCamp at 2:35 of Round 1.
Brandon Royval and Matt Schnell exchanged mutual knockdowns and 35 total strikes before Royval secured a guillotine choke in just 2:14, claiming Fight of the Night honors.
When and where did UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje take place?
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje took place on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Who won the main event between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje?
Charles Oliveira defeated Justin Gaethje via rear-naked choke submission at 3:22 of Round 1 after surviving early knockdowns in an explosive opening frame.
Why did Charles Oliveira not leave UFC 274 with the Lightweight Championship?
Oliveira weighed in at 155.5 pounds—half a pound over the championship limit. As a result, he was stripped of the title upon the commencement of the bout, making only Justin Gaethje eligible to win the vacant title. Because Oliveira won, the championship remained officially vacant.
Who won the co-main event between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza?
Carla Esparza defeated Rose Namajunas via split decision (47–48, 49–46, 48–47) to recapture the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship in a five-round rematch.
Who won the post-fight performance bonuses at UFC 274?
Brandon Royval vs. Matt Schnell won Fight of the Night ($50,000 each), while Michael Chandler and André Fialho were awarded Performance of the Night ($50,000 each).
Who won the Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night at UFC 274?
Fan voting awarded Rose Namajunas first place ($30,000 in Bitcoin), Michael Chandler second place ($20,000 in Bitcoin), and Charles Oliveira third place ($10,000 in Bitcoin).
How did Michael Chandler knock out Tony Ferguson?
Michael Chandler landed a flush, walk-off front kick to the chin just 17 seconds into Round 2, knocking Tony Ferguson out cold in one of the greatest knockouts in UFC history.
What unique UFC record did the judges set at UFC 274?
The event featured five split decision bouts, tying UFC 222 for the most split decisions on a single card in UFC history.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 274 in Phoenix?
UFC 274 drew an official attendance of 17,232 fans and generated a live gate of $6,130,000, breaking the all-time arena record for the Footprint Center.
Which UFC legend was announced for the Hall of Fame during the telecast?
Former heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier was officially inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame Modern Wing as part of the Class of 2022.
What was the result of the rematch between Ovince Saint Preux and Maurício Rua?
Ovince Saint Preux defeated Maurício “Shogun” Rua via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) in a three-round light heavyweight rematch.
Why was Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon cancelled on fight day?
The bout was pulled from the event hours before fight time after Donald Cerrone suffered from severe food poisoning on the day of the fight.
How dominant was Lupita Godinez against Ariane Carnelossi?
Lupita Godinez completed all 8 of her takedown attempts (100% completion) and logged 13 minutes and 26 seconds of ground control to sweep the judges’ cards (30–27, 30–26, 30–26).
Where was UFC 274 broadcast?
In the United States, the main card aired live exclusively on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, with the preliminary card airing on ESPN and ESPN+, and early prelims streaming on UFC Fight Pass and ESPN+.
Who called the fights on commentary at UFC 274?
The broadcast was led by play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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