Champion Julianna Pena embraces the spotlight. Brandon Moreno admires his mini-me. Alex Perez takes inspiration from a teammate. Derrick Lewis stays positive. Athletes talk 277 and face off at the press conference.
Anthony Smith celebrates his birthday. Amanda Nunes sets her body clock; champ Julianna Peña takes training personally. Kai Kara-France and Brandon Moreno eye the flyweight belt. Derrick Lewis finds the fun in fighting.
All four title fighters successfully hit the scale on championship weight and ready to go at the official weigh-ins ahead of UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas, though there was a little concern as defending champion Julianna Pena waited until the final moments before taking to the scale.
Amanda Nunes brings a renewed hunger. Kai Kara-France cruises through fight week and reaches a UFC milestone. Champion Julianna Peña flies with her family. Brandon Moreno leaves Las Vegas.
The co-main event of UFC 277 features a battle for the vacant interim flyweight title, with two rival 125-pounders set to face off for a second time with the added incentive of a championship belt on the line.
Amanda Nunes hits the gym and then the zoo with her family. Kai Kara-France arrives with plans to take home the belt. Brandon Moreno trains to the sounds of fans. Champ Julianna Peña signs autographs for fans and listens to her haters.
Brandon Moreno helps a teammate prepare for Dana White’s Contender Series and makes breakfast. Champ Julianna Peña sets her sights on a belt defense and receives a special gift. Amanda Nunes arrives in Dallas with her family. UFC 277 is on Saturday, July 30.
Saturday, July 30 will see the octagon head to Dallas, Texas as the American Airlines Center plays host to UFC 277, and the UFC has released its full fight card for the event.
Deiveson Figueiredo bounced back in style to recapture the UFC flyweight title at UFC 270, then called for a fourth bout with the man he'd just dethroned, Brandon Moreno.
Francis Ngannou showcased his evolution as a fighter as he turned back the challenge of former teammate Ciryl Gane to retain his UFC heavyweight title at UFC 270.