UFC 227 play-by-play and live results #UFC #MMA #UFC227

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LOS ANGELES – MMAjunkie is on scene and reporting live from today’s UFC 227 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT).

The event takes place at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The main card airs on pay-per-view following preliminary-card bouts on FX and UFC Fight Pass.

In the main event, bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw (15-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC) rematches former champ and ex-teammate Cody Garbrandt (11-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) for the title. In the co-feature, flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson (27-2-1 MMA, 15-1-1 UFC) has a rematch with Olympic gold medalist and former title challenger Henry Cejudo (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC).

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET for the UFC Fight Pass prelims, 8 p.m. ET for the prelims on FX, and 10 p.m. ET for the main card on pay-per-view.

To discuss the show, be sure to check out our UFC 227 discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporters Simon Samano (@SJSamano), John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) and Ken Hathaway (@kenshathaway) on Twitter.

Enjoy the fights, everyone.

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Results

T.J. Dillashaw vs. Cody Garbrandt

Round 1 – Garbrandt pressing early as Dillashaw circles and fires a leg kick. Garbrandt high kick blocked. Another one gets through to the body. Dillashaw kick whiffs. Champ changing levels, ducking his head. Garbrandt blocks a high kick and comes in with a punch combo. Dillashaw nearly connects with overhand, and they reset. They trade in close, and a body kick slaps Garbrandt, who spins and misses on punch. Front kick from Dillashaw, and they both connect with hooks. They may have both hurt each other. Dillashaw ducks into a kick. Garbrandt points to the octagon and fires off a high kick. Dillashaw to the leg. Front kick slip and Garbrandt gets clipped by a right hook and goes to the mat. Garbrandt grabs the hand as Dillashaw keeps at his back and punches away with rights. Garbrandt teeters back, and Dillashaw closes in. The first attempt doesn’t put him away, and Garbrandt fires back. Big hook connects for Dillashaw. Garbrandt ducks under for a possible takedown, and instead eats a right hand and then another one, dropping him again. Dillashaw pounding on him with punches and chambers a knee. It connects cleanly, and a subsequent flurry forces Dean to intervene. Another knockout win.

Result: T.J. Dillashaw def. Cody Garbrandt via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:10
Recap: T.J. Dillashaw does it again, stops Cody Garbrandt in wild opening round
Photos: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Cody Garbrandt
Records: T.J. Dillashaw (16-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) vs. Cody Garbrandt (11-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Rankings: Dillashaw No. 1 (No. 12 pound-for-pound), Garbrandt No. 2 (No. 14 pound-for-pound)
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Herb Dean

Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo

Round 1 – Johnson goes to the leg early and moves laterally. Johnson active with kicks. Cejudo replies high. It looks like Cejudo’s ankle just rolled. He’s switching stances. But another step, and it rolls again. Johnson sees it and closes in. Low kicks from Johnson. High kick blocked. Johnson changes levels, and attacks the leg again. Body kick now good, and Johnson sneaks a punch in. Cejudo tries to cut off Johnson, and takes a leg kick. Johnson goes high with kick that’s blocked. Cejudo paws forward with punches and goes high with kick. It’s blocked, and Johnson whifsss on his own. Johnson winds up big and nails Cejudo with left hook. Johnson working to corner Cejudo, who misses on a counter punch. Cejudo goes high with a kick, and Johnson lands to the body with his own. Cejudo with first level change. Johnson gets away after Cejudo fires at his advance. Johnson nails the leg and resets. Johnson sneaks in a leg kick and catches a kick, briefly putting Johnson on the mat and landing a big shot before Johnson can escape. Johnson closes and goes to the body, and Cejudo’s high kicks are blocked at the end of the frame. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Johnson.

Round 2 – Cejudo kicks front as Johnson aproaches, and Johnson grabs a leg. Cejudo pushes him to the cage, and they exchange knees and punches in close. Cejudo pushes off, and Johnson nails him with a leg kick. High kick return no good. Johnson explodes into the clinch, and Cejudo can’t catch him. Johnson explosdes in, and Cejudo clinches up before pushing off. Johnson’s next approach gets a two-piece that lands. Undeterred, Johnson goes high with a kick. More low leg attacks from Johnson. Cejudo kicks back JOhnson, and they trade briefly. Johnson wings with a hook, and Cejudo presses forward with the same. Johnson whiffs on low kick. Cejudo nearly grabs a leg, then fires off a counter combo as Johnson gets close. Lots of starts and stops, but Cejudo is so far matching Johnson on the feet. Low and body kicks still good for Johnson, though. Cejudo gets the takedown and gets Johnson flattened in half-guard. In arm-triangle position, Cejudo bides his time as Johnson paws the head. Cejudo fires off a few punches, and Johnson sits up. Scramble, and Johnson grabs a leg. Cejudo stops the attempt and knees the shoulders. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Cejudo, and it’s even at 19-19.

Round 3 – Johnson jabs in and attacks the lead leg. Cejudo punches to body and head as Johnson closes again. Johnson chases Cejudo around the cage with punches. Cejudo goes to the body, and they reset. Johnson rips to the leg, and Cejudo wraps the head after stopping the takedown. Cejudo presses to the fence and gets quickly turned. Knees from the champ, and Cejudo turns him. Johnson already off the fence. Another low kick for Johnson. Lunging knee and nice left hook from Johnson in close. Another leg kick draws a pair of punch attempts from Cejudo. Johnson still popping the lead leg. Midway point. Johnson epxlodes in and can’t land, but he rips the body on the next try. Cejudo takes another high kick. They trade left hooks in close. Johnson landing cleaner, though. Another leg attack, and it’s beginning to show. Cejudo chases with punches, and Cejudo goes for a takedown. He nails it, only to see Johnson spin out and get back to his feet. And back to the leg for the champ. Body kick cracks Cejudo, who tries a countercharge with punches. Leaping knee intercepted, and Cejudo takedown countered by another roll from Johnson. Low kick for Cejudo ends round, which MMAjunkie scores 10-9 for Johnson, putting him up 29-28.

Round 4 – Johnson to the lead leg again. More pressure in. Cejudo circles and takes another low kick. They both try straight rights and miss, and Johnson goes low with a kick again. Johnson tagged on a counter off front kick. Low kick is intercepted and Johnson escapes after Cejudo tries to convert to a takedown. Johnson explodes with combo and retreats as Cejudo looks for counter. Back in, and a lead left. Cejudo trying to corner the champ. No dice. Johnson simply circles away and cires off a hard body kick. Cejudo catches a foot in transition and manages to smother Johnson as he spills to the mat. Cejudo punches as Johnson paws again. Johnson shrimps and almost gets his head wrapped. Cejudo stays heavy, but he’s doing more to control Johnson than finish him. Short punches. Pass attempts no good as Johnson counters with his legs. Johnson paws the body, and a reversal attempt is thwarted. Johnson turns and takes a few short shots. Time runs out, and MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Johnson, who’s up 39-37.

Round 5 – Johnson of course goes to the lead leg, and paws with a jab. Another low kick. Hit and runs from both, and Johnson slips in low kick. They collide with kicks. Johnson attacks the leg. Both seem cautious, but champ touches with a left hook inside. Front kick from Cejudo. Johnson fires a body kick as Cejudo gets too aggressive. Johnson falls down on a clash and Cejudo ducks under on the next one and fires back a pair of hooks. Left hook for Cejudo in close, and Johnson scores low. Midway point of the round. Johnson lands a nice left hook with a combo. Low kick prompts charge from Cejudo, who ducks under and works for a takedown. Johnson fighting the hands against the fence. Cejudo knees the legs. Cejudo elevates and can’t complete. Johnson turns him, and they muscle for position. Cejudo changes direction for takedown, and they trade in close, with both landing. Less than one minute to go. Johnson touching with jabs. Cejudo waiting for counter. Johnson misses on head kick. Cejudo waiting for counter, then advances and cloashes with kick. Johnson misses on counter takedown off Cejudo’s try, and Cejudo lands with a lef hook. They swing for the fences in the final seconds, and Cejudo scores a few times. It’s a close round, but MMAjunkie gives it to Cejudo 10-9. Johnson takes the 48-47 call.

Result: Henry Cejudo def. Demetrious Johnson (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
Recap: Henry Cejudo shocks the world, takes title from Demetrious Johnson
Photos: Henry Cejudo vs. Demetrious Johnson
Records: Demetrious Johnson (27-2-1 MMA, 15-1-1 UFC) vs. Henry Cejudo (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC)
Division: Flyweight
Rankings: Johnson No. 1 (No. 2 pound-for-pound), Cejudo No. 2 (No. 15 pound-for-pound)
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Michael Beltran
Judging:

Cub Swanson vs. Renato Moicano

Round 1 – Swanson attacks the legs early, and Moicano goes with high kick on a punch. Swanson continues to attack the legs, then punches in on a hook. Moicano fires back with a quick high quick, and Swanson goes straight in with a right. Moicano’s speed is evident, but Swanso is keeping his punch count high, also attacking the legs at every chance. Jumping roundhouse from Moicano, and a digging leg kick. Swanson powers in close and lands a pair of hooks. Moicano fighting tall, trying to intercept the approach. Swanson nearly collides with leaping knee, then scores with an inside combo. Moicano drops Swanson with a jab. Moicano pounds away for the finish, and Swanson escapes to his feet. Moicano tries to corner him and fires off shots, and the fight soon spills to the mat, with Moicano taking mount. Moicano punches away as Swanson recovers half-guard. Moicano wraps the head, and Swanson quickly explodes to his knees. As he does, Moicano hops on his back with lightning speed. The rear-naked choke is immediately on. At first, it looks like the grip isn’t there, but a quick adjustment, and Swanson is forced to tap.

Result: Renato Moicano def. Cub Swanson via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:15
Recap: Renato Moicano drops, submits Cub Swanson in opening round
Photos: Renato Moicano vs. Cub Swanson
Records: Renato Moicano (13-1-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) vs. Cub Swanson (25-10 MMA, 10-6 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Rankings: Swanson No. 6, Moicano No. 11
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Blake Grice

Polyana Viana vs. J.J. Aldrich

Round 1 – Viana opens with a low kick and paws with a jab as Aldrich advances. Body kick blocked. Straight right slips in on Aldrich. And another one as Aldrich tries to jab in return. Viana going high a lot with kicks. They lock up in the center of the cage, and Viana walks Aldrich to the fence. Double underhooks from Viana, who tries to throw Aldrich to the mat. Elbow lands, and Aldrich turns her opponent. Double underhooks from Viana, who throws Aldrich. Quick recovery from Aldrich, and she works knees against the fence. Aldrich smothering Viana, trying to trap Viana. Past the midway point of the frame. Head knee from Aldrich. Viana with short slaps and knees, and Aldrich pulls free. They trade right hands, and Aldrich comes back in. Body kick slaps Aldrich. Jab catches Viana as she locks clinch. Aldrich turns on the way to the fence, and we’re back where we’ve been for much of the frame. Head knee attempt leads to sweep from Viana, who subsequently climbs up for a guillotine. Aldrich stays calm and pushes the fight to the mat. Viana looks for angle and tries an armbar as the round ends. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Viana.

Round 2 – Aldrich lands with a two-pice combo , and Viana comes back with her own that misses. Viana uses kicks to break up Aldrich’s rhythm and reset. Viana flurries in and takes a right hand counter. Aldrich charges into a right hand. Viana advances again and briefly throws Aldrich, who turns her against the fence. Same position as before. Dean warns for action. Aldrich working for trip. Viana thinking throw, and peels off with punches. Aldrich pops her with nice counters as Viana comes in hot. Viana chasing, and Aldrich counters with a left hand after taking a right. Viana again to the body with a kick. More kicks, and Viana ducks under. Her guard is still low as Aldrich presses forward. Viana connects with a combo as Aldrich gets close. Aldrich adjusts and counters the low kick with a punch. They trade jabs, and Viana to the body again. Aldrich ducks under a punch and takes the back in a flash. Aldrich scrambles to her back, and Viana takes half-guard with short time. Viana rolls to her back and misses a chance to take the arm. Aldrich fires off a left and elbow before ending in half-guard. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Viana, who’s up 20-18.

Round 3 – Aldrich cracks a nice right as Viana comes charging forward. And again as Viana comes in sloppy. Viana has her arms at her sides as she charges. Aggressive, but not technical. So far, Aldrich is picking her off easily, and now, she’s advancing. A nice counter straight left for Aldrich. And again. Viana powers into the clinch and pulls guard. Aldrich stays tight to the chest as Viana hammerfists. Aldrich postures up and Viana wails away. Punch from up top, and Dean warns for action. Aldrich punches sporadically, but she won’t let go. She doesn’t want to expose herself to submissions. Less than two minutes. Stalemate. Aldrich finally gets up and pulls out, and it takes Viana a moment to get up. Aldrich closes and lands another nice left counter. Viana uses her right straight with Aldrich’s advance, but it doesn’t have much steam on it. They reset, and Aldrich is good again with her left. Clinch attempt rejected. Aldrich pops Viana at the cage with almost no defense to stop her. Nice one-two for Aldrich in the home stretch. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Aldrich, and Viana gets the 29-28 score. Wouldn’t be surprised for a split the other way, though.

Result: J.J. Aldrich def. Polyana Viana via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
Recap: J.J. Aldrich uses crisp boxing to outpoint Polyana Viana
Photos: J.J. Aldrich vs. Polyana Viana
Records: J.J. Aldrich (7-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) vs. Polyana Viana (10-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Herb Dean
Judging: