UFC 280: Dan Hardy breaks down Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev in ‘The War Room’
UFC 280 returns to Abu Dhabi with a dynamite card of fights, with a battle for the undisputed UFC lightweight title set to play a starring role.
Rafael Fiziev talks Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev and what’s next for the UFC lightweight title
The UFC's lightweight division is an exciting place heading into the summer, and crowd-pleasing 155er Rafael Fiziev plans to make sure he's in the thick of it.
UFC 274: Oliveira denies Gaethje, Esparza dethrones Namajunas in Phoenix
Both defending champions left UFC 274 without their titles, but the circumstances around the end of both fighters' title reigns were markedly different.
UFC 274 Embedded: Episode 6 – ‘The champion’s name is Charles Oliveira – no other’
UFC 275 athletes cut weight, hit the scales and face off: Justin Gaethje aims to win the title after Charles Oliveira misses his mark; champ Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza clash in a title rematch; Tony Ferguson returns against Michael Chandler.
UFC 274 Embedded: Episode 5 – ‘Blades and shades, baby!’
Michael Chandler embraces the spotlight. Carla Esparza ups the intensity. Champ Rose Namajunas and teammate Justin Gaethje start to sweat. UFC 275 stars, including champ Charles Oliveira and Tony Ferguson, face their opponents at the press conference.
Charles Oliveira stripped of lightweight title after missing weight for UFC 274
Charles Oliveira was sensationally stripped of his undisputed UFC lightweight title after twice failing to hit championship weight ahead of his bout with Justin Gaethje at UFC 274.
UFC 274 Embedded: Episode 4 – ‘I’m gonna test his will, and I’m gonna break him’
Carla Esparza and Tony Ferguson talk about TUF days. Justin Gaethje gets in the zone. Champ Rose Namajunas’ coach recounts her evolution; LW king Charles Olivera looks to his legacy. Ferguson sizes up his opponent; Michael Chandler sees a familiar face.
UFC 274 Embedded: Episode 3 – ‘I’m coming to shut up a lot of people’
Michael Chandler flies to Phoenix. Champ Rose Namajunas pushes her heartrate. Carla Esparza plans a birthday surprise. Champion Charles Oliveira lands with a plan. Justin Gaethje talks camp changes that have made him confident.
UFC 274 Embedded: Episode 2 – ‘Look good, feel good, play good!’
Justin Gaethje checks in to his home away from home then hits the links. Michael Chandler wraps up camp with Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman. Carla Esparza plans to reclaim the belt. Champ Rose Namajunas heads to Phoenix.
UFC 274 Embedded: Episode 1 – ‘I get paid by fights, not by minutes’
Justin Gaethje does a high-altitude run and gets his haircut. Michael Chandler readies for another big-name bout. Champ Rose Namajunas packs. Carla Esparza plans her wedding.