Watch UFC 227 with two title fights

T. Dillashaw (left) and C. Garbrandt (right) are in the main fight. (Photo: UFC Disclosure)

Ultimate returns to the Staples Center after three years away and Los Angeles will be the capital of MMA this Saturday from 19:15 pm (Brasília time). The show marks a night of reunions with two title fights in the organization's flyweight and bantamweight divisions. In the main fight, former Team Alpha Male colleagues and arch-rivals, TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrant battle for the 61kg title. In the co-main event, Demetrious Johnson puts the flyweight belt up for grabs again against Henry Cejudo. 'Messenger' will have the difficult task of breaking 'Mighty Mouse's six-year hegemony in his career.

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Furthermore, the Brazilian team is reinforced with six fighters on the card in Los Angeles: Ricardo Carcacinha opens the preliminary card against Kyung Ho Kang next, Sheymon Moraes seeks victory over Matt Sayles and finishing Peter Munhoz face Brett johns. On the main card, former TUF Brasil, Thiago Marreta fight with Kevin holland, right away Polyana viana faces JJ Aldrich and closing Brazilian participation, Renato Moicano face the veteran Cub swanson.

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Strategy: perfection to not lose the belt

T. Dillashaw is bantamweight champion for the second time. Photo: Reproduction Twitter UFCEurope

The current bantamweight champion, TJ Dillashaw is one of the Brazilian executioners, because in his first title win he won Renan Barao via fifth-round knockout in May 2014 at UFC Chicago. Speaking of enemies, 'Viper' enters the octagon this Saturday for the second time against former Alpha Male colleague, Cody Gardrandt.

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At 32 years old, Dillashaw holds the bantamweight belt for the second time in his career. In his MMA record he had 18 fights, with 15 wins and three losses. Seven of the victories ended with a knockout. In his last fight, TJ won the division title over Garbrandt when in the second round his opponent 'blacked out' after a sequence of punches.

'Blood in the eye' and patience are Garbrandt's secrets

C. Garbrandt is going all out to return with the category belt. Photo: Reproduction Facebook/CodyNoLove

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The former bantamweight champion, cody garbrandt comes to his second fight against Dillashaw with 'Blood in his eyes' and wanting to dominate the enemy. His only career loss was against the current career holder. The focus is to show the world that he is the best in the category and get the belt back.

One of the former champion's strategies is patience to emerge victorious from the confrontation. After being the loudmouth and provocateur in the first fight with TJ, the attitude has changed and Cody seeks to escape his opponent's insults.

The Team Alpha Male athlete, cody garbrandt at 27 years old he has 12 fights on his record, 11 wins and one loss. He won the belt over Dominick Cruz in December 2016 at UFC 207. His last fight was the loss to Dillashaw at UFC 217 in November last year.

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A six-year hegemony at flyweight

D. Johnson makes his 12th title fight. (Photo: Reproduction Instagram ufc_brasil)

The 31-year-old flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson is going for the twelfth belt defense of his career. Since October 2012, 'Mighty Mouse' has been supreme in the division and has beaten every athlete in the category. The challenger himself, Henry Cejudo is a former rival of the North American.

Johnson has a record of 29 fights, with 26 wins, two losses and one draw. His weapon is submission and he ended his duels with opportunities. In addition, there are 11 triumphs by decision of the judges. His last fight was against Ray Borg in October last year and he overcame the challenger who gave 'three taps' and the fight ended 3m15s from R5.

Hunter of a legend

H. Cejudo has a tough time ahead of him this Saturday. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC

Olympic Wrestling Champion, Henry Cejudo will have a new chance to win the flyweight belt. On his first meeting with Demetrious Johnson, the North American was knocked out in the first round at UFC 197 in April 2016. If he wins this second duel, he will be the hunter of the legend who has held the title for six years in a row.

Cejudo has 13 fights in his MMA record with 11 wins and two losses. His greatest number of triumphs came through points in the judges' decision. The wrestler claims that he changed his strategy since the first meeting and will win the belt. His last fight was against Sergio Pettis at UFC 218 in December last year where he outclassed his opponent.

Brazilian army in Los Angeles

R. Moicano makes the main fight for Brazil. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc

In one of the most anticipated events of the year, Brazil comes with a reinforced team. There will be six Brazilian athletes in 12 matches. The Brazilian athletes called up to Los Angeles are on the rise in the organization.

Renato Moicano, at 29 years old, is making the main fight for Brazil. Tenth placed in the featherweight rankings will face the experienced North American Cub swanson, number five in the category. With 14 fights in his career, the Brazilian has 12 wins, one loss and one draw.

Polyana viana, the 'Iron Lady' will also be on the main card, against the North American JJ Aldrich. The woman from Pará has 11 fights in her career with ten wins and just one defeat. If she wins, the Brazilian has already asked for a confrontation with Mackenzie dern.

Thiago Marreta, at 34 years old, is one of the most experienced on this Saturday's card. He came from four consecutive victories, until he stopped at David Branch. The Brazilian catches the North American Kevin holland. Former TUF Brasil player has 17 wins and five losses in his career.

Peter Munhoz tries rehabilitation in Ultimate this Saturday. After losing to John Dodson, he faces Brett johns. The Brazilian has 18 fights in his record, with 15 wins and just three losses. The São Paulo native is ninth in the bantamweight rankings.

Sheymon Moraes has his second UFC fight against Matt Sayles. In his debut, the featherweight was defeated by Zabit Magomedsharipov. The Rio native has nine victories and only one setback.

one of the main revelations in UFC bantamweight, Ricardo Carcacinha 22-year-old faces the South Korean Kyung Ho Kang. He comes from two consecutive victories over Michinori Tanaka and Aiemann Zahabi. In his career he has 11 triumphs and only one defeat.