UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fan Bonus 2nd
Mexico
R3, 4:34
Interim Title
Fight of the Night
New Zealand
Russia
R1, 0:55
R1, 1:31
Performance of the Night
R2, 3:09
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:30
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Egypt
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
Ecuador
R3, 1:09
Panama
R3, 5:00
South Korea
Romania
R2, 3:33
Ukraine
R3, 5:00
Zimbabwe
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$20k Fan Bonus
Interim Title
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth interim flyweight championship bout.
Performance of the Night: Alexandre Pantoja (91-second neck crank submission) and Drew Dober (third-round body punch knockout) each received $50,000 awards.
Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night: Brandon Moreno finished 1st place ($30,000 in bitcoin), Amanda Nunes finished 2nd place ($20,000 in bitcoin), and Derrick Lewis finished 3rd place ($10,000 in bitcoin).
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $20,000 | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $80,000 | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | $10,000 | $10,000 | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The figures listed above reflect officially verified promotional performance bonuses ($50,000 each) and Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night awards ($30k for Moreno, $20k for Nunes, $10k for Lewis). Joselyne Edwards weighed in at 137.5 pounds (1.5 pounds over the bantamweight non-title limit) and Orion Cosce weighed in at 172.5 pounds (1.5 pounds over the welterweight non-title limit); each forfeited 20% of their base purse to their respective opponents. Promotional guidelines compliance pay distributed an additional $367,000 across the roster.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 277
Amanda Nunes defeated Julianna Peña to reclaim the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship while holding the Featherweight title, becoming the first fighter in UFC history (male or female) to become a simultaneous two-division champion twice.
Amanda Nunes knocked down Julianna Peña three times in Round 2, establishing the all-time UFC women’s record for the most knockdowns scored in a single bout.
With her dominant victory over Peña, Amanda Nunes earned her 10th UFC championship fight victory, extending her undisputed record for the most title fight victories in women’s mixed martial arts history.
Nunes landed six takedowns across 25 minutes, bringing her career total to 32 takedowns in the UFC women’s bantamweight division and breaking Sara McMann’s previous record (29).
UFC 277 marked only the seventh time in promotional history that reigning champions from different weight classes faced each other in the Octagon, joining superfight landmarks like UFC 94, UFC 205, and UFC 226.
UFC 277 generated an announced live gate of $4,455,691 from a capacity crowd of 19,442 fans, setting the all-time single-night revenue record for any sporting or combat sports event at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Drew Dober earned his 7th knockout inside the Octagon at 155 pounds with a body punch stoppage of Rafael Alves, tying Dustin Poirier for the second-most knockout victories in UFC lightweight history.
Alexandre Pantoja submitted former title challenger Alex Perez via neck crank in just 1:31 of Round 1, recording the fifth-fastest submission finish in UFC flyweight history.
Sergei Pavlovich stopped Derrick Lewis in 55 seconds, becoming only the third heavyweight in modern UFC history to secure three consecutive opening-round knockouts in under 70 seconds.
Brandon Moreno finished Kai Kara-France with a third-round body kick to capture the interim flyweight championship, setting the stage for the first four-fight tetralogy in UFC history against Deiveson Figueiredo.
Magomed Ankalaev defeated former title challenger Anthony Smith to improve his UFC winning streak to 9 straight fights, matching the second-longest active winning streak across the promotion in 2022.
Nicolae Negumereanu landed 72 total strikes to stop Ihor Potieria via second-round TKO, improving to four consecutive promotional victories and establishing the longest winning streak by a Romanian athlete in UFC history.
When and where did UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2 take place?
UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2 took place on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Who won the main event rematch between Julianna Peña and Amanda Nunes?
Amanda Nunes defeated Julianna Peña via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–44, 50–43) across five dominant rounds to reclaim the undisputed UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship.
What historical UFC milestone did Amanda Nunes achieve at UFC 277?
Amanda Nunes became the first two-time simultaneous double champion in UFC history, holding both the women’s bantamweight and featherweight world titles at the same time for the second separate reign of her career.
Who won the interim flyweight championship co-main event?
Brandon Moreno defeated Kai Kara-France via TKO (body kick and punches) at 4:34 of Round 3 to win the interim UFC Flyweight Championship and earn Fight of the Night honors.
Who won the official bonuses at UFC 277?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara-France earned Fight of the Night, while Alexandre Pantoja and Drew Dober claimed Performance of the Night honors.
Who received the Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night awards?
The fan-voted awards paid in bitcoin were awarded to Brandon Moreno ($30,000 for 1st place), Amanda Nunes ($20,000 for 2nd place), and Derrick Lewis ($10,000 for 3rd place).
How did Sergei Pavlovich defeat Derrick Lewis?
Sergei Pavlovich overwhelmed Derrick Lewis with heavy punches against the fence, prompting referee Dan Miragliotta to halt the contest at just 0:55 of Round 1 for a TKO finish.
How fast was Alexandre Pantoja’s submission of Alex Perez?
Alexandre Pantoja locked in a standing neck crank submission in only 1:31 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus and solidifying his status as the division’s top title contender.
What milestone did Drew Dober reach with his finish of Rafael Alves?
Drew Dober stopped Rafael Alves with a vicious body punch at 1:30 of Round 3, securing his 7th lightweight knockout to tie Dustin Poirier for second place on the all-time UFC lightweight knockout list.
Why was Don’Tale Mayes vs. Hamdy Abdelwahab changed to a No Contest?
Hamdy Abdelwahab originally won via split decision, but the result was overturned to a No Contest after USADA handed Abdelwahab a two-year suspension for testing positive for the banned anabolic steroid methenolone and tampering violations.
What were the official attendance and gate figures for UFC 277?
UFC 277 drew a sellout crowd of 19,442 fans and generated an official live gate of $4,455,691, setting the all-time single-night revenue record at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Did any fighters miss weight at UFC 277?
Yes. Joselyne Edwards weighed in at 137.5 pounds (1.5 pounds over the bantamweight non-title limit) and Orion Cosce weighed in at 172.5 pounds (1.5 pounds over the welterweight non-title limit). Both forfeited 20% of their fight purses to their opponents.
How was UFC 277 broadcast across the United States?
The main card was distributed exclusively on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, while the preliminary card was simulcast across network television on ABC, cable on ESPN, and digitally on ESPN+.
Who called the action at UFC 277?
The cageside broadcast booth was manned by play-by-play voice Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Joe Martinez serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How many knockdowns occurred in the Peña vs. Nunes rematch?
Amanda Nunes dropped Julianna Peña three times in Round 2 alone, setting the all-time UFC women’s record for the most knockdowns in a single title fight.
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