Fights we need to see after UFC 277

Fights to make after UFC 277. Photo: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports and Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

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Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko 3

Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko. Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports and Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

The time for the trilogy is finally here!

Besides being one of the absolute best fights to make in the UFC whatsoever, there are really no other options for either Amanda Nunes or Valentina Shevchenko. Since the rivals last fought in 2017, Amanda Nunes crushed the opposition in both bantamweight and featherweight, while Valentina Shevchenko defeated nine opponents, including seven flyweight title defenses.

Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueriedo 4

Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo. Photo: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

A fourth bout between interim flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and champion Deiveson Figueiredo seems inevitable after the former’s TKO-win over Kai Kara-France. The rivals fought three times, resulting in one win each and one draw – and both fighters seemed up for a fourth bout later this year.

“It’s one of those unique freaky deals, who doesn’t want to see that fight again,” Dana White said at yesterday’s UFC 277 post-fight press conference.

Julianna Peña vs. Ketlen Viera

Julianna Peña. Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Even though Julianna Peña fought her heart out at UFC 277, it’s hard to argue that it would make sense to put her in an immediate rematch with Amanda Nunes.

However, No. 2 ranked Ketlen Viera could be a good next opponent for Peña. Coming off a debated split decision win over Holly Holm in May, Viera seems like the most likely opponent within the top of the division.

Kai Kara-France vs. Alexandre Pantoja

Kai Kara-France. Photo via Instagram (@kaikarafrance) and YouTube (UFC)

Since No. 2 ranked Kai Kara-France lost the interim flyweight title bout, and No. 4 ranked Alexandre Pantoja defeated Alex Perez via a first-round submission, it makes sense to have them both fight next.

The winner could potentially fight the winner from Moreno vs. Figueiredo 4 for the flyweight title in 2023.

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)

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