UFC 277

With Joselyne Edwards missing weight for the fight, a catchweight affair saw the Brazilian and South Korea's Ji Yeon Kim go the distance on the UFC 277 ...

Kim would continue to stay outside, until stepping forward in the final two minutes and catching Edwards with a right hand. Kim however would escape; in the final seconds, Edwards would initiate a clinch but couldn’t get much done before the buzzer. Kim on Saturday, before the pair settled in.

Ji Yeon Kim has missed weight twice during her UFC career. But the boot will be on the other foot this weekend as opponent Joselyn Edwards came in heavy ...

The Korean will be hoping to earn another performance bonus but more importantly she needs a win in Dallas this weekend. Edwards only accepted the fight at around three weeks notice. The two are set to face off at UFC 277 in Dallas. Kim had originally been booked to face off with Mariya Agapova but the Ukrainian withdrew from the bout earlier this month citing a knee injury.

Heavyweight action on the UFC 277 preliminary card saw Don'Tale Mayes up against Egyptian newcomer Hamdy Abdelwahab. With just three pro fights to his name ...

Mayes let up and let Abdelwahab back in the fight, but Abdelwahab appeared to barely be in the fight. He did well in landing the shot and when Mayes got back up he took him right back down. Right away in the final round Abdelwahab closed the distance and got the fight down. Abdelwahab almost closed the fight right then and there, but Mayes survived and got back to his feet. Mayes came back with a flying knee and a head kick but both could be seen coming a mile away. Mayes out of nowhere got dropped and thrown down to the ground when trying to get back up.

A pair of title fights top the marquee for UFC's return to Dallas for its latest PPV event.

Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Ankalaev Magomed Ankalaev vs. Three champs, one video 🏆🏆🏆— UFC (@ufc) #UFC277 pic.twitter.com/imNGw2hkEN July 31, 2022 Anthony Smith -- Round 2: Smith limped back to his corner between rounds and asked his corner to ice his ankle. Make that 9️⃣ straight for— UFC (@ufc) @AnkalaevM💪 #UFC277 pic.twitter.com/rLqnb79BDI July 31, 2022 Iron— UFC (@ufc) @MikeTysontaking in the #UFC277action pic.twitter.com/nLiUjIo4Ue July 31, 2022 Official result: Alexandre Pantoja def. Alexandre Pantoja vs. Let’s go— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) @Pantojamma #UFC277 July 31, 2022 The main card begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV following preliminary bouts at 8 p.m. ET. Julianna Pena and Amanda Nunes battle each other and expectations at UFC 277. Holy Pantoja!!! 👀— Max Griffin (@MaxPainGriffin) #UFC277 July 31, 2022

Leading into the two title fights headlining UFC 277 was a heavyweight clash between No. 5 ranked Derrick Lewis and No. 11 ranked Sergei Pavlovich.

I was ready for this fight, and I worked really hard to be here” Pavlovich said over the boos of those in attendance. Lewis went down on all fours and referee Dan Miragliotta stopped the fight as Lewis was getting back to his feet. On Saturday, it was Pavlovich that scored the quick finish.

Julianna Pena and Amanda Nunes battle it out for bantamweight supremacy tonight.

- Alex Morono vs. - Anthony Smith vs. - Alexandre Pantoja vs. - Derrick Lewis vs. - Brandon Moreno vs. Pena's win last December was a huge upset.

The fate of the UFC's bantamweight division is on the line. The Sporting News will provide live updates from the event in Texas, featuring the rematch ...

New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 277 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. In the U.S., the UFC 277 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. 10:00 p.m.: We're about to go live with UFC 277 as the final prelim has gone a little long. 11:00 p.m.: Derrick Lewis and Sergei Pavlovich are up next in a fight that is expected to render the judges unnecessary. Pantoja has won two straight since losing to Askar Askarov. Both are aiming to put themselves in line for a title opportunity in the near future. 10:18 p.m.: We're kicking things off with Magomed Ankalaev taking on Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight showdown that can have some significant implications on the title picture. In the co-main event, Brandon Moreno will fight Kai Kara-France for the interim UFC flyweight title. Sergei Pavlovich pounced on Derrick Lewis and stunned him in the first few seconds of the fight with a barrage of punches. Round 2: Moreno lands a jab but Kara-France lands a kick to the ribs. Lewis was in clear trouble and hit the canvas but as he popped back up the referee stepped in to stop the fight. A late flurry by Moreno probably sealed the round but Kara-France has continued to pepper in some leg kicks. After losing to Cat Zingano in 2014, Nunes went on a 12-fight winning streak that saw her beat McMann, Shevchenko, Tate, Ronda Rousey, Raquel Pennington, Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm. Nunes beat Tate for the UFC bantamweight title in 2016.

'The Lioness' is back on top at 135 pounds after dominating Pena over the course of 25 minutes.

Amanda Nunes 2 for the UFC women's bantamweight championship. Nunes stunned and then dropped Pena with a straight left. An uppercut landed for Nunes and Pena responded with a combination. Nunes dropped Pena badly with a right hand coming in! Julianna Pena (50-45, 50-44, 50-43) to win the UFC women's bantamweight championship. Nunes quelled the forward pressure with a sharp counter punch. Pena staggered Nunes with a right hook but Nunes landed another takedown. Nunes with another back take and a neck crank. She is now the UFC women's bantamweight and featherweight champion. The now former champion pressed her foot against the fence and swung into an armbar as Nunes chased into clinch and grapple with a takedown. From there, Nunes took the battle to the ground as she opened up a huge gash on Pena's hairline in the third round with an elbow from mount. "The Lioness" took apart Pena with her speed and accuracy on the feet in the opening round before really putting on a clinic in the second.

Ron Perlman narrates the UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2 cold open, featuring back-to-back rematches set to headline tonight's fight card in Dallas.

UFC 277 is here and the much-anticipated rematch for women's bantamweight gold will go down in the main event as champion Julianna Peña looks to prove her ...

How will Nunes respond to her first adversity in years? •1d ago Plus, we have a second rematch between Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France for the interim flyweight title, and I’m expecting an exciting night all-around! •1d ago •1d ago The event costs $74.99 for subscribers. •1d ago •1d ago •1d ago The Mexican former champion owns one win over Kara-France from their first bout in 2019, and a second win would set up the unprecedented 4th title fight. Since Dec. 2020, Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo have fought each other three times in three straight title fights. But Smith is no stranger to facing high-level opponents.

In his bout for the interim flyweight championship at UFC 277 in Dallas, Kara-France was stopped late in the third round by Mexican counterpart Brandon Moreno.

Diamond was out-wrestled in the first round by American opponent Orion Cosce, before coming back strong in the second. It was reflected in the judges scorecards just how tight the bout was through the first two rounds. After a back-and-forth fight that had the judges split through two rounds, a liver shot - delivered through pin-point kick with force - sent Kara-France to the canvas.

Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo will both carry gold heading into their fourth fight. Moreno captured the interim UFC flyweight championship with a ...

Kara-France tripped Moreno to the floor and hurled a slashing elbow that opened a cut under Moreno's eye. Moreno's relentless spirit shone as he returned to the feet and cranked the pressure before landing a devastating liver kick. Moreno and Kara-France fought a competitive two rounds that likely inched in Moreno's favor.

With Deiveson Figueiredo sidelined due to injury, the UFC opted to whip up an interim flyweight belt, with Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France competing for ...

Moreno then moved in with a combo, finishing with a kick to the body. Following the win, Deiveson Figueiredo was brought into the cage — with Moreno saying he would be an example to his daughter, family, and the world, and apologizing for some past comments that had offended the champ. Back on his feet, Moreno fanned on a spinning back fist. That led to some clinch work, with Kara-France managing to stay up and separate after a Moreno takedown attempt. Moreno found a home for his left hand; about half a minute later, Kara-France did the same with his right. Round three saw Moreno planted on his back early care of a sweep, but he immediately threw up a high guard.

See the top Twitter reactions to Brandon Moreno's interim title win over Kai Kara-France in the UFC 277 co-main event.

Amanda Nunes reclaimed the UFC's bantamweight belt via unanimous decision over Julianna Pena in the main event of UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas on Saturday night ...

He didn't even get under the chin but cranked Perez's neck. It looked like it could have been an early stoppage. Looking back that appeared to be an early stoppage by Dan Miragliotta. Lewis was on the verge of being finished but he was fully there and just on the ground. Nice short left by Kara-France and then big leg kick by Moreno follows. •2h ago Nunes dropped Pena with a short right but Nunes allows her to get up. •2h ago •2h ago •2h ago Normally I would say, 'Come on, man.' That's not a bad idea when you think about it." Dana White on the idea of Nunes-Shevchenko 3 next: "That's not a bad idea. Nunes dominated in every facet and took all five rounds for all three judges sitting cageside.

Watch Peña vs Nunes 2 live from Dallas on Saturday, 30th July 2022. Follow our guide to get a UFC 277 live stream online and on your mobile, smart TV and ...

Those without can also watch both the UFC 277 prelims and the main card with a no-contract BT Sport Monthly Pass (opens in new tab)(£25 a month). The pass lets you watch instantly on the BT Sport app or BT Sport webplayer (opens in new tab). Cancel at any time. Anyone in the UK with a BT Sport (opens in new tab) subscription can watch UFC 277 free of charge. Anyone without can buy a BT Sport monthly pass for £25 (opens in new tab) and get an instant UFC 277 live stream. The Disney Bundle (opens in new tab) is another great way to watch Peña vs Nunes 2. Or you can watch one of the many replays at a time that suits you. Existing BT TV subscribers can access BT Sport channels for £10 per month. It's a rolling one month contract and you can cancel anytime. Those with a BT Sport subscription are in luck. UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes 2 tops a stacked card at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, this Saturday. Can The Venezuelan Vixen overcome The Lioness for a second time to retain her women's bantamweight title? That's a $45 saving and a whole load of MLB, NHL, college sports and soccer from all over the world for the extra $14.99. The big-value package gets you ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) for just $13.99 a month. It won't be easy – dual champion Nunes previously enjoyed an eight year unbeaten run, during which time she crushed the likes of Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm.

The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday's card, including one to a former and now interim champion.

Brandon Moreno (20-6-2 MMA, 8-3-2 UFC) was in a dogfight with Kai Kara-France (24-10 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in the co-main event. Moreno was on him in a hurry and landed a dozen or so punches until referee herb Dean stopped the fight to make Moreno, a former undisputed champion, the interim flyweight titleholder. Shortly after that, he tripped Perez to the canvas and took his back.

Russian heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich and ref Dan Miragliotta both heard it from fans in Dallas, Texas at UFC 277 after a seemingly quick stoppage gave ...

Lewis went to his knees, but immediately got back up, only to be greeted by ref Dan Miragliotta, who had waved the fight off. Fans still drowned out Pavlovich with boos during his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan. A right, then a left behind the ear, rocked Lewis. Pavlovich chased, and landed a few more right hands.

A potential fourth fight in the Moreno-Figueiredo saga was set up inside the Octagon when the undisputed flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo joined Moreno ...

The high pace continued in the third round, and seemingly out of nowhere, Dober connected with a perfectly placed left hook to the body that melted Alves and earned Dober another stoppage victory. Although Alves slugged it out with Dober to end the second, Dober clearly had gained momentum and control of the fight. From the jump, Pantoja jumped on Perez, peppering him with punch and swarming him wholly.

In the UFC 277 main event in Dallas, Amanda Nunes defeated Julianna Peña via unanimous decision to women's bantamweight champion – again.

Nunes promptly changed her mind and returned Peña to the mat. With the victory, Nunes avenges her loss and gets back on the winning track. From there, Nunes worked to the back and a rear-naked choke attempt. When Peña threatened a submission, Nunes decided to stand the fight back up. Despite that, Peña wasn’t able to get going in Round 4 before Nunes scored another takedown. After a strong Round 1, Nunes really started to let her hands go in Round 2 and dropped Nunes three times with punches.

A planned welterweight bout set to kick off the UFC 277 preliminary card on Saturday had a wrench thrown in the works when one fighter missed weight.

Blood Diamond landed an elbow and a front kick that hurt Cosce. On the break, Diamond landed a spinning back fist that hurt Cosce as “Galaxy” landed a back fist in return. The rounded ended with Cosce controlling Blood Diamond completely. Cosce landed a jab, and Blood Diamond responded with one of his own. Cosce put Diamond against the fence again and then landed a takedown. A low kick from Blood Diamond opened the fight, followed by a high kick from Cosce. Blood Diamond landed a front kick and blocked a hook from Cosce. Cosce shot for a takedown, but Diamond stuffed it. Thirty seconds into the round, Blood Diamond landed a punch that caused Cosce to clinch.

The MMA community and beyond had plenty to say about Nunes's dominating performance, Pena's toughness and Brandon Moreno's big win Saturday night.

This is STRESSFUL— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) #UFC277 July 31, 2022 Welcome back to Champ Champ status!!!— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) #UFC277 July 31, 2022 The MMA community, and beyond, saluted Brandon Moreno on his interim flyweight title victory, too.

The fight was called in less than a minute, which left Derrick Lewis furious.

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Drew Dober and Rafael Alves lived up to expectations at UFC 277, with Dober dropping his opponent with a body shot in the third round.

Alves then shot for a takedown, which Dober reversed to end the round. Dober would finish the round on the attack, however, with Alves back against the fence covering and moving. On his back was still not where Drew Dober wanted to be, however, especially with half the round still to come.

Check out the best photos from Drew Dober's knockout win over Rafael Alves at UFC 277 in Dallas.

Pavlovich made short work of Lewis in a TKO win that was heavily criticized by the Dallas crowd.

Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. The Russian heavyweight chased Lewis across the Octagon and unleashed powerful punches.

UFC president Dana White thinks referee Dan Miragliotta made an error when he stopped Derrick Lewis' fight with Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 277.

That was definitely an early stoppage. “When you jump right back up like that and you’re ready to go – listen, he was a little rocked, but no more rocked than Julianna (Peña) was three, four times in the fight, and she fought five rounds. “I like the ref, but I wouldn’t really debate that was an early stoppage.

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Heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich scored a first-round finish over Derrick Lewis on the UFC 277 main card on Saturday, but many felt the fight was stopped early.

“I like the ref, but I wouldn’t debate that that was an early stoppage. It was definitely an early stoppage. “I think it was too soon, but to be fair, Miragliotta is a great ref,” White said.

Deiveson Figueiredo confronted Brandon Moreno in the cage at UFC 277, something Dana White wishes he didn't allow.

The lifetime series between Figueiredo and Moreno is currently even at 1-1-1. Figueiredo is the champion and Moreno won the interim title Saturday with a TKO of Kai-Kara France. Initially, the faceoff had a taste of vitriol and intensity.

Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of title fights set to go down in Dallas.

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Sergei Pavlovich has no problem with the referee stoppage in his TKO win over Derrick Lewis at UFC 277.

“After the London fight, I pretty much didn’t have any rest,” Pavlovich said. “I don’t have any questions about the stoppage. Pavlovich (16-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) defeated Lewis on the main card of Saturday’s UFC 277, wobbling him early and then swarming him with punches as Lewis stumbled down to the canvas.

Amanda Nunes has already established herself as one of the finest mixed martial artists (MMA) of all time.

However, it was to no avail as Nunes fended off all her attacks through brilliant counter-attacking moves. The first round was dominated by the Brazilian through her speed and movement. Nunes’ speed and trickery were simply too much for the American.

Julianna Pena's nasty cut sustained in her loss to Amanda Nunes on Saturday night didn't require more than ordinary post-fight care. Peña (11-5 MMA, ...

Besides the loss to Peña in their first meeting, Nunes had not lost since September 2014 and is 13-1 in her past 14 appearance. “Tougher than a two dollar steak,”

5 biggest takeaways from UFC 277: Did Amanda Nunes prove ... (MMA Junkie)

Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France shared Fight of the Night at UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, while Drew Dober and Alexandre Pantoja took home ...

Kara-France covered up as Moreno unloaded with ground n’ pound, bringing about an end to the fight. He locked up a rear-naked choke just 91 seconds into the fight. Amanda Nunes 2) and the lightweight fight between Drew Dober and Rafael Alves.

This was Nunes' night and she put on perhaps her greatest performance since she stopped Cris Cyborg in 2018 at UFC 232.

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Julianna Peña says she didn't need anything other than ordinary post-fight medical care after her bloody UFC 277 loss to Amanda Nunes.

Besides the loss to Peña in their first meeting, Nunes had not lost since September 2014 and is 13-1 in her past 14 appearance. Peña (11-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) lost her women's bantamweight title at UFC 277. "Thanks for the love everyone!