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UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2 fight card, date, timings in IST, telecast and live streaming information

In the main event of UFC 277, UFC women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena looks to defend her title for the first time in a rematch with No. 1 contender and former champion Amanda Nunes.

Championship double-header to headline UFC 277

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the United States this weekend, and will also mark the promotion's return to Dallas, Texas for the first time in four years with a championship double-header in UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2.

In the main event of UFC 277, UFC women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena looks to defend her title for the first time in a rematch with No. 1 contender and former champion Amanda Nunes.

The co-main event will also be a championship bout as former champion and No. 1 ranked flyweight Brandon Moreno faces No. 2 contender Kai Kara-France in a rematch from three years ago, but this time the pair will lock horns for the interim UFC flyweight championship.

Also on the main card, Texas' own and No. 5 ranked heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis locks horns with surging No. 11 ranked Sergei Pavlovich after No. 4 ranked flyweight contender Alexandre Pantoja meets No. 6 ranked Alex Perez in an exciting bout.

In the scheduled main card opener, No. 4 ranked light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev faces former title challenger and No. 5 ranked Anthony Smith in a bout with title implications.

The preliminary card will see Texas native Alex Morono look to put on a show against Matthew Semelsberger at welterweight, while Drew Dober battles Rafael Alves in an exciting lightweight matchup.

Also, Don'Tale Mayes meets debuting Hamdy Abdelwahab in a hard-hitting heavyweight bout after Drakkar Klose and Rafa Garcia clash in a lightweight bout.

Meanwhile, the early preliminary card will close out with Michael Morales facing a debuting Adam Fugitt in a welterweight bout after Ji Yeon Kim faces Joselyne Edwards in a flyweight bout.

Plus, Nicolae Negumereanu takes on debuting Dana White's Contender Series signee Ihor Potieria at light heavyweight after Orion Cosce and Blood Diamond clash in a welterweight bout that is scheduled to open the event.

Here is all you need to know about UFC 277:

UFC 277 Venue, date, timings and telecast information

When and where is UFC 277 taking place?

The event is set to take place on on Saturday (July 30) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Due to time difference, the event will take place on Sunday (July 31) in India.

What time does UFC 277 early preliminary and preliminary card start?

The early preliminary card starts at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT / 10 PM GMT (Saturday, July 30) | 3:30 AM IST (Sunday, July 31), while the preliminary card starts at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT (Saturday, July 30) | 12 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST (Sunday, July 31).

What time does UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2 main card start?

The main card starts at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT (Saturday, July 30) | 2 AM GMT / 7:30 AM IST (Sunday, July 31).

Where and how to watch UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2 in India?

The main card is shown live in India on Sony TEN 2 (English) and Sony TEN 3 (Hindi), while one can also stream the event live using the Sony LIV app.

UFC 277 Fight Card

UFC 277 Fight Card

Main Card

1. Women's Bantamweight Championship Bout: Julianna Pena (c) vs. Amanda Nunes

2. Flyweight Interim Championship Bout: Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara-France

3. Heavyweight Bout: Derrick Lewis vs. Sergei Pavlovich

4. Flyweight Bout: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Alex Perez

5. Light Heavyweight Bout: Anthony Smith vs. Magomed Ankalaev

Preliminary Card

1. Welterweight Bout: Alex Morono vs. Matthew Semelsberger

2. Lightweight Bout: Drew Dober vs. Rafael Alves

3. Heavyweight Bout: Don'Tale Mayes vs. Hamdy Abdelwahab

4. Lightweight Bout: Drakkar Klose vs. Rafa Garcia

Early Preliminary Card

1. Welterweight Bout: Michael Morales vs. Adam Fugitt

2. Women's Bantamweight Bout: Joselyne Edwards vs. Ji Yeon Kim

3. Light Heavyweight Bout: Nicolae Negumereanu vs. Ihor Potieria

4. Welterweight Bout: Orion Cosce vs. Mike Mathetha

UFC 277 Main Event: Pena vs. Nunes Preview

Pena 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 Montano and Cat Zingano.

Pena 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, Nunes 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 Pena by delivering another show-stealing performance to reclaim the belt.

UFC 277 Co-main Event: Moreno vs. Kara-France 2 Preview

Moreno 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.

Kara-France 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 Rogerio Bontorin.

Kara-France now plans to even the score with Moreno and bring another UFC championship back to New Zealand.

Story first published: Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 11:05 [IST]
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