Tag: Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira (back) submitted Justin Gaethje (front) in the first round of their main event clash at UFC 274. (Image: Getty)

MMA Notebook: Oliveira, Esparza Win at UFC 274; Surprise Results in PFL

Charles Oliveira may not have won the lightweight championship at UFC 274, but he proved that he’s the man to beat in the 155-pound division. Oliveira scored a submission victory over Justin Gaethje just 3:22 into the first round in Phoenix on Saturday night, one day after forfeiting his title […]

Julianna Pena (right) scored a stunning win over Amanda Nunes (left) to take the women’s bantamweight title at UFC 269 on Saturday. (Image: Chris Unger/Zuffa)

MMA Notebook: Julianna Pena Scores Historic Upset Over Amanda Nunes

Julianna Pena came into her bantamweight title fight as a +650 underdog to reigning champion Amanda Nunes, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. She left UFC 269 as one of the most unlikely new champions in the promotion’s history. Pena scored a third-round submission victory at 3:26 of the second round to […]