UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto viewing and schedule guide
Also on the card, local fighter Danny Castillo looks to shine in the spotlight as he lands a co-main event slot when he takes on ultra dangerous former Ultimate Fighter winner Tony Ferguson. Castillo is coming off a big knockout win in his last fight, but Ferguson has been a finishing machine lately winning his last two fights by submission and TKO.
Undefeated Brazilian prospect Bethe Correia will also look to continue her streak while taking out another teammate of UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey when she takes on veteran fighter Shayna Baszler.
All told, this UFC 177 card has plenty of can't miss fights so to ensure you don't miss anything all week from Sacramento here's a full list of the events taking place.
Friday at 7p ET - UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto Weigh Ins
Where to watch: FOX Sports 2 or FOX Sports GO
To officially kick off the fight weekend, get ready to see all the fighters hit the scale before staring down just 24 hours away from the show. The weigh-ins can often times tell the tale before the fights on Saturday night so this is a great way to see who has the edge before even stepping foot in the cage.
Saturday at 7p ET - UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto Pre-Fight Show
Where to watch: FOX Sports 2 or FOX Sports GO
Before the fights kick off at the bottom of the hour, hear analysis and picks from the best crew in the sport. The UFC on FOX team will break down all of the fights as well as give analysis of the key matchups on the card. Can Dillashaw topple Barao for a second time? The experts will weigh in on Saturday night.
Saturday at 7:30p ET - UFC 177 Early Prelims
Where to watch: UFC Fight Pass
The first fight of the night kicks off on the UFC digital network with two up and coming lightweights facing off in the opening bout of the night.
Chris Wade vs. Cain Carrizosa
Saturday at 8p ET - UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto Prelims
Where to watch: FOX Sports 1 or FOX Sports GO
The four fight preliminary card then moves over to FOX Sports 1 with a featured bout pitting former top ranked Strikeforce middleweight Lorenz Larkin against explosive wrestler and striker Derek Brunson, who returns to action after suffering a broken jaw in his last fight. Also on the preliminary card, Scott Jorgensen takes on Olympic gold medalist wrestler Henry Cejudo. The entire card is listed below:
Lorenz Larkin vs. Derek Brunson
Scott Jorgensen vs. Henry Cejudo
Ruan Potts vs. Anthony Hamilton
Anthony Birchak vs. Joe Soto
Saturday at 10p ET - UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto
Where to watch: Pay-Per-View
The main card will kick off at 10p sharp with five featured bouts all leading to the bantamweight title fight between Dillshaw and Barao. The full card is below:
MAIN EVENT: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Joe Soto (bantamweight championship fight)
Danny Castillo vs. Tony Ferguson
Bethe Correia vs. Shayna Baszler
Ramsey Nijem vs. Carlos Diego Ferreira
Yancy Medeiros vs. Justin Edwards
Sunday at 1a ET -- UFC 177 Post Fight Show
Where to watch: FOX Sports 1 or FOX Sports GO
Following the night's action, don't change the channel because to hear a breakdown of all the events that just happened as well as exclusive post fight interviews with the biggest winners of the night, keep it locked to FOX Sports 1 with the special UFC post fight show.