UFC returns to Dallas, Texas for the first time in almost four years, headlined by a thrilling women’s bantamweight championship rematch that will see Julianna Peña go for her first successful title defense against former titleholder and current women’s featherweight champion Amanda Nunes. The co-main event will feature the crowning of an interim flyweight champion when former titleholder Brandon Moreno runs it back with Kai Kara-France.
UFC 277: PENA vs. NUNES 2 takes place Saturday, July 30 at American Airlines Center in Dallas with the main card at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT on ESPN+ PPV. The prelims will be seen on free on ABC, as well as ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT with the night’s action starting at 6 pm ET/3 pm PT with Early Prelims on ESPN+ (English and Spanish) and UFC Fight Pass.
Main event and co-main event scheduled for five rounds. All other bouts scheduled for three rounds. | Official Scorecards
UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2 Results
UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2 Early Prelims
Orion Cosce vs Blood Diamond
- Orion Cosce (7-1, fighting out of Arcata, CA) battles Blood Diamond (3-1, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand) in a welterweight bout
Nicolae Negumereanu vs Ihor Potieria
- Nicolae Negumereanu (12-1, fighting out of Brasov, Romania) takes on debuting Dana White’s Contender Series signee Ihor Potieria (20-2, fighting out of Kiev, Ukraine) at light heavyweight
Joselyne Edwards vs Ji Yeon Kim
- Joselyne Edwards (11-4, fighting out of Panama City, Panama) meets Ji Yeon Kim (9-5-2, fighting out of Incheon, South Korea) in a women’s bantamweight bout
Michael Morales vs Adam Fugitt
- Michael Morales (13-0, fighting out of Tijuana, Mexico) clashes with newcomer Adam Fugitt (8-2, fighting out of Eugene, Oregon) at welterweight
UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2 Prelims
Drakkar Klose vs Rafa Garcia
- Drakkar Klose (12-2-1, fighting out of Glendale, Ariz. by way of South Haven, Mich.) goes against Rafa Garcia (14-2, fighting out of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico) at lightweight
Don’Tale Mayes vs Hamdy Abdelwahab
- Don’Tale Mayes (9-4, fighting out of Louisville, Ken.) meets newcomer Hamby Abdelwahab (5-0, fighting out of New York, NY by way of Cairo, Egypt) in a heavyweight bout
Drew Dober vs Rafael Alves
- Drew Dober (24-11 1NC, fighting out of Denver, Colo. by way of Omaha, Neb.) battles Rafael Alves (20-10, fighting out of Miami, Fla. by way of Para, Brazil) in an exciting lightweight matchup
Alex Morono vs Matthew Semelsberger
UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2 Main Card
Magomed Ankalaev vs Anthony Smith
- No. 4 ranked light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev (17-1, fighting out of Makhachkala, Russia) faces No. 5 Anthony Smith (36-16, fighting out of Omaha, Neb.) in a bout with title implications
Alexandre Pantoja vs Alex Perez
- No. 4 ranked flyweight contender Alexandre Pantoja (24-5, fighting out of Arraial Do Cabo, Brazil) takes on No. 5 ranked flyweight contender Alex Perez (24-6, fighting out of Lemoore, CA)
Derrick Lewis vs Sergei Pavlovich
- Texas’ own and No. 5 ranked heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis (26-9 1NC, fighting out of Houston, Texas) locks horns with surging No. 11 Sergei Pavlovich (15-1, fighting out of Moscow, Russia)
Co-Main Event: Brandon Moreno vs Kai Kara-France
- Brandon Moreno (19-6-2, fighting out of Tijuana, Mexico) is determined to take out Kara-France and secure a fourth encounter with current champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Throughout his UFC run, the former titleholder has also earned impressive wins against Bradon Royval, Jussier Formiga and Louis Smolka. Moreno now looks to secure the interim flyweight championship by once again defeating Kara-France.
- Kai Kara-France (24-9 1NC, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand) expects to make the most of his first UFC title opporunity. Currently riding an impressive three-fight win streak, he has earned memorable victories over Askar Askarov, Cody Garbrandt and Rogério Bontorin. Kara-France now plans to even the score with Moreno and bring another UFC championship back to New Zealand.
Main Event: Julianna Peña vs Amanda Nunes
- Julianna Peña (12-4, fighting out of Chicago, Ill. by way of Spokane, Wash.) is coming off one of the most spectacular wins in MMA history, when she dethroned Nunes via submission late last year. The first woman to win The Ultimate Fighter, she has also delivered notable victories over Sara McMann, Nicco Montaño and Cat Zingano. Peña now hopes to finish Nunes a second time and continue building her legacy atop the women’s bantamweight division.
- The greatest women’s fighter in combat sports history, Amanda Nunes (21-5, fighting out of Coral Springs, Fla. by way of Bahia, Brazil) intends to remind fans why she remained unbeaten for over six years. The only women’s UFC double-champion, she holds thrilling wins over Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm. Nunes now plans to avenge her loss to Peña by delivering another show-stealing performance to reclaim the belt.
Don’t Miss A Moment Of UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes, Live From The American Airlines Center In Dallas, Texas. Prelims Begin at 6pm ET/3pm PT, While The Main Card Kicks Off At 10pm ET/7pm PT.
