FOLLOWING AN exciting UFC 276 event in the first week of July, Dana White is capitalizing on the summer hype and loading UFC 277 with top talent and high stakes. In fact, two exciting title fights will be taking place at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Saturday, July 30th this weekend, with the main card beginning at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we’ve pulled together everything you need to know about UFC 277, with notes on key matchups, how to stream UFC fights live, betting odds, and more!
3 Key Matchups to Watch at UFC 277
UFC 277 will feature five fights on the main card, plus four fights in the prelims and four fights in the early prelims. That brings the total matchups to 13 on the night, if you choose to watch them all. Here are three key matchups we’re excited to watch at UFC 277.
Amanda Nunes (21-5-0) vs. Julianna Peña (12-4-0)
Facing off for the second time, Amanda Nunes and Julianna Peña will be competing for the Women’s Bantamweight Title as the main event. It was only less than eight months ago when Peña shocked the world at UFC 269 by defeating Nunes, who is widely considered the G.W.O.A.T (greatest woman of all time) in the UFC. Fans have been eager to see if Nunes can take back her title and reassert her run of dominance that’s lasted for the past seven years. It will be a moment of truth if Nunes was truly off her A-game at UFC 269, or if Peña is simply as good as she’s appeared to be. All-in-all, this fight will decide what the landscape of women’s UFC will look like going forward.
Brandon Moreno (19-6-2) vs. Kai Kara France (24-9-0)
For the co-feature, a Flyweight Interim Title bout will be taking place between Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara France. This fight is technically a rematch, as Moreno beat Kara-France in December 2019 at UFC 245. Hailing from New Zealand, Kara-France has gone 4-1 since his loss to Moreno, and has earned post-fight bonus awards in three of the past four matches—an incentive the UFC puts on that rewards fighters for exciting finishes and spectacular fighting.
Derrick Lewis (26-9-0) and Sergei Pavlovich (15-1-0)
And while UFC 277 is filled with tons of strong matchups, the third most highly anticipated fight will be the heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Sergei Pavlovich. Born in New Orleans, Lewis has been a top American favorite among fans in the UFC thanks to his powerful fighting style and high KO/TKO percentage (81%). However the Russian-born Pavlovich is no light-striker either, as he carries a well matched 80% KO/TKO rate in the professional fights he’s won.
When is UFC 277? Date, Time, Location
UFC 277 will be taking place this week on Saturday, July 30th at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas.
Coverage for UFC 277 starts at 6 p.m. ET with the early prelims, followed by the prelim fights at 8 p.m. ET, and ending with the main card at 10 p.m. ET.
How to Watch Peña vs. Nunes 2: Stream UFC 277 Live
While there are a couple of different ways to stream the prelim and early prelim fights, the main card of UFC 277 is a pay-per-view (PPV) event that can only be watched through ESPN+. So for starters, you’ll need an ESPN+ account. In the past, ESPN+ memberships have cost $6.99, but the company recently announced they will be raising its monthly membership to $9.99 on August 23rd. This means the yearly price for ESPN+ (originally $69.99) will be going up too. The new annual membership for ESPN+ will be $99.99 going forward after the switch on August 23rd.
DEAL: UFC 277 & ESPN+ PROMO AT $99.99
Now, the UFC 277 PPV live stream is $74.99 on ESPN+. So if you’re already subscribed to the platform, you’ll be able to watch the prelims for free and then gain access to the main card for $75—which is only $15 per person when split between five friends.
UFC 277 Promo Deal: PPV + Annual Membership for $99.99
We won’t sugarcoat we have similar feelings towards the ESPN+ price hike. However the silver lining to this change is there’s a special promo deal running that will offset the incoming raise and save you tons on an annual ESPN+ membership.
DEAL: UFC 277 & ESPN+ PROMO AT $99.99
For all new subscribers, ESPN+ is offering the UFC 277 PPV plus an annual membership to ESPN+ for $99.99. This essentially means purchasing an ESPN+ annual membership will get you UFC 277 for free since the 1-year membership will be rising on August 23rd. We see this deal as a sneaky way to avoid the the ESPN+ price rise.
How to Watch UFC 277 Prelim Fights
While the main card of UFC 277 can only be watched on ESPN+, there’s a couple of ways to watch the prelims. The early prelim fights (coverage starting at 6 p.m. ET) can be watched live on UFC Fight Pass, a UFC exclusive subscription service that gains viewers access to live early prelims, a vast past fight library, and original branded shows. UFC Fight Pass, however, does not get you access to UFC 277.
WATCH: UFC 277 LIVE ON ESPN+ AT $74.99
The prelim fights (8 p.m. ET) can be watched live on ABC, ESPN, or ESPN+. Prelim fights are typically given wider coverage to build up hype for viewers to want to watch the PPV event. So if you want to watch the beginning of UFC 277 without confirming a PPV buy, you can view the prelims on streaming apps that carry ABC or ESPN. Two popular streaming services that have ABC and ESPN and cater to sports fans include fuboTV and Sling.
TRY FUBO TV AND WATCH UFC 277 PRELIMS
TRY SLING AND WATCH UFC 277 PRELIMS
But remember, the main card of UFC 277 is available only on ESPN+. So if you anticipate watching the main card it’s probably worth watching the prelims for free using your ESPN+ membership, then letting that stream roll over into the PPV without having to change channels and mess with your TV, phone, or laptop.
UFC 277 Betting Odds: Peña vs. Nunes, Moreno vs. Kara-France, and More
The two most interesting betting lines to follow for the fight are Peña vs. Nunes and Lewis vs. Pavlovich. It’s worth noting the betting odds we are reporting comes directly from DraftKings, which is the UFC’s “Official Sportsbook.” For Peña vs. Nunes, the betting odds are hovering around +230 for Peña and -275 for Nunes. This means bookmakers are favoring Nunes heavily, but considering what the previous odds were at UFC 269 (Peña was around +700 to win and Nunes -1100), this is a significant sign of respect to Peña’s ability to win again.
DEAL: UFC 277 & ESPN+ PROMO AT $99.99
Moreno vs Kara-France is sitting at Moreno -195 and Kara-France +165. It’s a good fight to consider betting on, but with Moreno having so much dominance in the division the payout on both sides isn’t as lucrative as some of the others. If you’re looking for more balanced odds, Lewis vs. Pavlovich is the way to go with Lewis currently at -120 and Pavlovich +100. Deemed the favorite, Lewis has a slight advantage here but this match is essentially being seen as a fight that could go either way.
Here are the rest of the current betting odds for the main card of UFC 277 (only on ESPN+) below.
- Julianna Pena (+230) vs. Amanda Nunes (-275)
- Brandon Moreno (-195) vs. Kai Kara-France (+165)
- Derrick Lewis (-120) vs. Sergei Pavlovich (+100)
- Alexandre Pantoja (-155) vs. Alex Perez (+135)
- Magomed Ankalaev (-435) vs. Anthony Smith (+350)
UFC 277 in Texas is going to be one to remember. Secure the PPV and get your watch party planned for this summer showdown!
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