After dethroning Amanda Nunes at UFC 269 for the UFC bantamweight title, Julianna Pena is ready to prove lightning can strike twice. Pena defends the UFC bantamweight title on July 30 against Nunes at UFC 277. The fight will take place inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Pena made her pro debut in 2009. She joined the UFC in 2013, winning The Ultimate Fighter 18 as a member of Miesha Tate’s team. Early knee injuries resulted in a setback for Pena in 2014, but she returned in full force in 2015. In 2017, Pena lost to Valentina Shevchenko via submission. She went 2-1 after that, beating Sara McMann via submission at UFC 257 in 2021.
Nunes made her pro debut in 2008. Competing for Strikeforce and Invicta, Nunes joined the UFC in 2013. After losing to Cat Zingano in 2014, Nunes went on a 12-fight win streak that saw her beat the likes of McMann, Shevchenko, Tate, Ronda Rousey, Raquel Pennington, Cris Cyborg, and Holly Holm. Nunes beat Tate for the UFC bantamweight title in 2016. She successfully defended the belt 6 times. In 2018, Nunes beat Cyborg for the UFC featherweight title.
At UFC 269, Pena overpowered Nunes, who tested positive for COVID before the fight. Pena submitted Nunes in the second round to win the belt.
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The co-main event will see Brandon Moreno fight Kai Kara-France for the interim UFC flyweight title. Moreno beat Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263 for the belt but lost it against him in a trilogy fight back in January. Kara-France is on a three-fight win streak, and 4-1 since he lost to Moreno back in 2019.
Figueiredo, the current champion, is currently healing from a hand injury and will be fighting the winner of this bout.
The Sporting News has a full rundown of UFC 277, including schedule, matchups, start times, odds, and more for Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2 and the entire card.
When is UFC 277: Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2?
- Date: Saturday, July 30
- FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6 p.m. ET
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET (approximately)
UFC 277 takes place on July 30. The FIGHT PASS prelims will start things off at 6 p.m. ET, with the prelims at 8 p.m. ET. The main card PPV will start at 10 p.m. ET. Pena and Nunes should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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How to watch UFC 277: Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2
- TV channels: ESPN+, ABC
- Live stream: ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass
The main card for UFC 277 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost.
Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+, ABC, the WatchESPN app, and, for the early prelims, on UFC Fight Pass.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on TSN, Bell, Rogers, Shaw, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport 1, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, FOXTEL, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2 price: How much does UFC 277 cost?
- $74.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $99.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 277 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 277 is $74.99 for current subscribers. 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.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $74.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $99.98, then $69.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $88.98, then $13.99/month |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
*Going into effect August 23, ESPN+'s monthly subscription will change from $6.99/mo to $9.99/mo. The annual ESPN+ subscription package will change from $69.99/yr to $99.99/yr.
There is no change to the standalone PPV, or to the Disney Bundle.
Where is UFC 277?
UFC 277 will be taking place inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The building can hold up to 21,000 people.
Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2 odds for UFC 277
According to Vegas Insider, Julianna Pena is the +225 underdog, while Amanda Nunes is the -275 favorite.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Pena is the +190 underdog, while Nunes is the -235 favorite.
Julianna Pena record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: August 19, 1989
- Height: 5-7
- Reach: 69 inches
- Total fights: 15
- Record: 11-4 with 3 wins via knockout
Amanda Nunes record, bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Born: May 30, 1988
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 69 inches
- Total fights: 26
- Record: 21-5 with 13 wins via knockout
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UFC 277 fight card
Main card
- Julianna Pena (c) vs. Amanda Nunes 2 for the UFC bantamweight title
- Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara-France for the interim UFC flyweight title
- Derrick Lewis vs. Sergei Pavlovich; Heavyweights
- Alexandre Pantoja vs. Alex Perez; Flyweights
- Anthony Smith vs. Magomed Ankalaev; Light Heavyweights
Prelims
- Drew Dober vs. Rafael Alves; Lightweights
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Don’Tale Mayes; Heavyweights
- Rafa García vs. Drakkar Klose; Lightweights
- Alex Morono vs. Matthew Semelsberger; Welterweights
FIGHT PASS prelims
- Adam Fugitt vs. Michael Morales; Welterweights
- Ji Yeon Kim vs. Joselyne Edwards; Bantamweights
- Orion Cosce vs. Mike Mathetha; Welterweights
- Nicolae Negumereanu vs. Ihor Potieria; Light Heavyweights
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