New double champion Amanda Nunes dominated in the bantamweight title fight at UFC 277. Photo: VIAPLAY
UFC 277 just took place at American Airlines Center in Dallas. In the main event, Amanda Nunes won back her bantamweight title with a dominant performance against Julianna Peña. In the end, she stood as the winner with 50-45, 50-44 and 50-43 on the scorecards.
“We are making history again,” Nunes told Joe Rogan in the post-fight interview.
Nunes started the fight in a southpaw stance and floored her opponent three times in the second round. In the three last rounds the two rivals spent most time on the mat where Nunes landed heavy ground-and-pound while Peña was threatening with submission attempts.
“This is the best day ever in my life,” Nunes said.
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In the co-main event, Brandon Moreno defeated Kai-Kara-France and became the new UFC interim flyweight champion. After two even rounds, Moreno landed a perfect left kick to the liver that sent Kara-France to the canvas, and followed up with heavy ground-and-pound until the referee stopped the fight.
Read more: Brandon Moreno defeats Kai Kara-France – with crazy liver kick!
50 000 dollar bonuses
The Fight of the Night bonus went to Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France, while Drew Dober and Alexandre Pantoja was awarded with the Performance of The Night bonuses for their finishes.
UFC 277 – Official results
Main Card
Amanda Nunes def. Julianna Peña via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-44, 50-43)
Brandon Moreno def. Kai Kara-France via TKO (strikes), round 3
Sergei Pavlovich def. Derrick Lewis via TKO (strikes), round 1
Alexandre Pantoja def. Alex Perez via sub (rear-naked choke), round 1
Magomed Ankalaev def. Anthony Smith via TKO (punches), round 2
Preliminary Card
Alex Morono def. Matthew Semelsberger via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Drew Dober def. Rafael Alves via KO (punch), round 3
Hamdy Abdelwahab def. Don’Tale Mayes via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Drakkar Klose def. Rafa Garcia via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Early Prelims
Michael Morales def. Adam Fugitt via TKO (punches), round 3
Joselyne Edwards def. Ji Yeon Kim via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Nicolae Negumereanu def. Ihor Potieria via TKO (punches), round 2
Orion Cosce def. Mike Mathetha via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Read more: UFC pros predict Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes!
UFC 277 post-fight press conference
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