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UFC 177 featured only eight fights twelve years ago in Sacramento

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

UFC 177 featured only eight fights twelve years ago in Sacramento
Summary

Twelve years ago, UFC 177 took place in Sacramento with an unusually small card of only eight total fights. The event underwent significant changes on short notice, including the hospitalization of Renan Barao during his weight cut. Joe Soto was elevated from the preliminary card to replace Barao, ultimately facing T.J. Dillashaw for the bantamweight title in the main event. Additional roster issues included the removal of the Demetrious Johnson versus Chris Cariaso title fight, which was moved to a different card. Henry Cejudo also withdrew from his scheduled debut against Scott Jorgensen due to complications with his weight cut. This event remains a notable example of a disrupted fight card in the history of the promotion.

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  • •UFC 177 featured a total of only eight fights.
  • •Joe Soto challenged T.J. Dillashaw for the bantamweight title after Renan Barao withdrew.
  • •The Demetrious Johnson and Chris Cariaso fight was moved to UFC 178.
  • •Henry Cejudo pulled out of his debut against Scott Jorgensen due to a failed weight cut.
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  • 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — On this date in MMA history, the ill-fated UFC 177 had just 8 fights
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It's been 12 years since one of the most musical-chairs cards in UFC history – and still a record-low number of fights that hasn't been matched.

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