Title challengers break protocol and don't train in Los Angeles

C. Garbrandt (photo) started the question and answer round in the open training session. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC

The challengers for the bantamweight and flyweight titles, cody garbrandt e Henry Cejudo They did not follow the Ultimate protocol in the UFC 227 open training session held on Wednesday (01), at The Novo theater, in Los Angeles. The fighters even entered the mat, but preferred to answer questions asked by the fans. The Champions Demetrious Johnson e TJ Dillashaw, maintained the schedule and provided training for the public present.

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The flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson He was the first to enter the mat and trained for 15 minutes. 'Mighty Mouse' showed his striking repertoire, sharpening punches and kicks. He does with Henry Cejudo the co-main event of UFC 227.

The former bantamweight champion, cody garbrandt he was the first athlete to take the microphone and talk to the public. He participated in a question and answer show where he talked about his prediction for the fight with Dillashaw. “I'm going to knock out the TJ Dillashaw. And it will be in the first round”, guaranteed 'No Love'.

The challenger of the flies, Henry Cejudo He was the third fighter to take the stage in Los Angeles and excited the audience with a dance. He maintained the atmosphere created by Cody and continued answering questions from the audience. In his first speech, 'Messenger' explained that he would answer fans' questions and would not train.

“This sport is crazy. This fight isn't about the belt, it's about dethroning the guy who beat me, who knocked me out at 2:49 of the first round, who has eleven title defenses. It's not about the title anymore, it's because he beat me and everyone. Before I thought about being an MMA fighter, he already had the belt,” said Cejudo.

To end free practice in Los Angeles, TJ Dillashaw appeared to the sound of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He stuck to the schedule and did training with gauntlets, front kicks and showed off his ground game. The champion was watched by his wife and young son. At the end of the show, the American took time to take selfies and sign fans' shirts.