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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Current Fight

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.

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Records: J.J. Aldrich (6-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) vs. Polyana Viana (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Herb Dean
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Results

Thiago “Marreta” Santos vs. Kevin Holland

Round 1 – Holland leads with low and high kicks, pressing back Santos. Santos explodes with his own roundhouse kick, and Holland rushes in to get back. Santos catches a kick, and Holland jumps into what appears to be an oma plata attempt. Holland attacks and arm and rolls, rolling again to readjust. Santos’ elbow is not in danger and fires off a flurry of punches before resetting to catch his breath. Elbows from the top, and Holland trying to defend himself. Punches from Santos, who stands up and waits, kicking the legs. Upkicks from Holland, who takes a few big punches from the bottom. Holland evading well from the bottom, but at least a couple found their way through. Santos postures up in guard and tries to escape Holland’s legs. He comes down hard with punches, and Holland is getting tagged. Santos stands again, and Holland rolls to his knees before back to his back. Santos in open guard. Holland talking to his coaches. Santos punches him to interrupt. More big punches from overhead, and Santos stands. Holland finally stands, and he brushes with his left eye. Still, he comes in hot, firing heavy hooks. Santos stays calm and looks for the kill. Big body shot preludes late clinch and takedown attempt. MMAjunkie scores the first frame 10-8 for Santos.

Round 2 – Santos with a pair of heavy kicks. They trade kicks, and Santos spills to the mat while Holland takes it to the cup. Brief pause, and Holland gts back to it. Holland sneaks in a high kick, but drops his mouthpiece. They trade head kicks, and Holland drops his mouthpiece and curses. Referee stops him and orders a pickup, and Santos charges into takedown. Santos mounts quickly and tries to set up arm triangle. Holland is talking to him. He explodes up and shucks off Santos. Head kicks from Santos. Lead hook to the body from Santos, and Holland is still there. Sloppy fight. Another body kick from Santos, who subsequently drags Holland to the mat. Santos pounding with his right hand, and then kneeing. Holland stands and fires back a knee that prompts Santos to shoot again. No dice, and Santos clinches against the cage. Holland defends takedown and uses kimura to get to top position. Big right elbows from Holland tag Santos, and Santos tries to power up. Holland into half-guard, and he keeps top position. Santos almost rolls into a guillotine, and then rolls back to his back. Holland ends in top position, but he doesn’t do enough to take the frame. 10-9 for Santos, and he’s up 20-17.

Round 3 – Feints from both. Holland fakes into a counter after a body kick. Santos goes back to the kicks, then rips the body. Capoiera kick leads to clinch, and Santos trips Holland to the mat. Holland’s roll is stopped, and Santos pounds away with hammerfists and punches. Holland trying to get up, and he gives up his back, then falls right into an arm-triangle attempt. Santos doesn’t have the position, and Holland just keeps pounding the flanks. Santos pounds from mount, and Holland scrambles to his feet. Santos comes out swinging, and Holland is wearing it. Holland with a desperation takedown, and Santos tries a front choke before wheeling to the back and punching. Holland rolls to his back and Santos takes mount. Holland talks some more before Santos pounds with punches. Holland rolls to his side, and Santos wraps the arm-triangle. Leg is almost free, and now it’s there. Holland is struggling as Santos adjusts. Holland rolls to his knees, and Santos sets up for an anaconda before taking top position. Holland rolling all over the place to prevent more damage. Finally, they wind up with Santos on top in guard. And they run out of time. MMAjunkie scores the round 10-9 for Santos, and he takes the 30-26 score.

Result: Thiago “Marreta” Santos def. Kevin Holland via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-26)
Recap: Thiago ‘Marreta’ Santos downs creative newcomer Kevin Holland
Photos: Thiago “Marreta” Santos vs. Kevin Holland
Records: Kevin Holland (13-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) vs. Thiago “Marreta” Santos (18-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Michael Beltran
Judging:

Pedro Munhoz vs. Brett Johns

Round 1 – Munhoz goes high with a kick, and Johns presses in to pump the jab. Another leg kick off Johns’ punches, and they trade in close when Johns walks through them. Overhand right and leg kick prompt Johns to back off, but he’s in again. ON the next leg kick, Johns is in on a takedown, but Munhoz blocks it. Nice counter for Johns off a leg kick. Johns is closing in and trading in close. Johns with a right hand, and Munhoz is game to trade, firing back hooks in counter. Munhoz then ducks under, but Johns blocks and they trade some more punches in close. Munhoz misses on a spin and Johns with a leaping knee. Johns with a straight right hand, and Munhoz presses back. So far, a controlled slugfest in close. Johns exploding into range and Munhoz clips his chin with a knee. Johns still pressing and covering up for the inevitable hooks. Spinning elbow misses for Johns. Munhoz and Johns exchange elbows, and Munhoz presses forward. Phonebooth fighting, with heavy hooks as both attempt to break each other’s guard. Johns ducks under and takes a knee. Good hook for Johns, and a takedown attempt prompts Munhoz’s first guillotine try. It’s brief, and they go back to trading. Munhoz pressuring forward, and it appears Johns might be fading a bit. Munhoz trying to corner him. Nice over hand right from Munhoz, and Johns catches a low kick and returns with his own spin to close the frame. MMAjunkie scores the round 10-9 for Munhoz.

Round 2 – Early slugfest in center cage, and JOhns breaks it up with a takedown and knee from the clinch. They’re baterring each other in close, trading heavy hooks and knees. Who will blink first? It appears Johns, whose taking takedown opportunities when he can get them. Munhoz has been attacking his leg all along, and Johns is now limping. Munhoz attacks the other leg and then slips on a shot. Johns still swinging, and a front kick from Johns drops him cold. Ref doesn’t step in, and Munhoz flurries away with punches. It looks bad, but Johns is surviving for now. Not for long, perhaps, as Munhoz steps over and tries his guillotine. Johns rolls and then rolls again when Munhoz cranks, and Johns gets back to his feet and drives for hia own takedown. He finally gives up, and Munhoz turns him. Munhoz slaps the leg and limps back, and Johns realizes his leg is jacked and taps gloves. Munhoz slaps him again and drops him with a kick, then sits back for a leg lock. No dice, and they gets up. Munhoz picking his shots, making Johns limp with every shot. Now a sitting duck for punches, but Johns is countering with heavy hooks. Slugfest in close, and they’re both firing for the fences. Brutal. Johns won’t quit. He’s still comin, and it looks like Munhoz may be tiring. A head kick from Munhoz sends Johns teetering to the mat, and Munhoz stands overhead and punches away, flurrying. Somehow, Johns survives to the final bell. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Munhoz, and he’s up 20-18.

Round 3 – After a doctor check on Johns, the third round continues. A show of respect, and Munhoz tries for the leg. Johns fires back with heavy punches as Munhoz works his kicks. Johns punches in and takes an inside kick. Body kick again hurts Johns, and Munhoz leaps on for the guillotine choke. Johns defends and rolls to his side, and Munhoz sets up for the choke as he tries to get up. Munhoz decides against another roll and pushes Johns to the canvas. With three minutes left, he thinks about another choke, but Johns is too flat. Punches overhead, and Johns is just hanging on. Munhoz sets up for arm-triangle, then punches. Grice warns for action. Munhoz again with arm-triangle pass setup. Johns sits up, but he doesn’t have the energy to get free. Munhoz keeps the head wrapped as Johns somehow presses to his feet and goes for his own takedown. They pummel against the fence, and Munhoz turns Johns on a takedown attempt. Short time. Johns won’t let go on the clinch and takedown. Short shots from Johns, and time runs out. Miracle that Johns survived.

Result: Pedro Munhoz def. Brett Johns via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-27)
Recap:
Photos:
Records: Brett Johns (15-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) vs. Pedro Munhoz (16-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Rankings: Johns No. 14, Munhoz No. 15
Broadcast: FX
Referee: Blake Grice
Judging:

Ricky Simon vs. Montel Jackson

Round 1 – Simon pops a leg kick early, and Jackson cinches in. Simon’s body kick caught, and Jackson continues to press. Front kick catches Simon, and He goes for his first takedown. Jackson whizzer allows him to reverse quickly, and another redirect is stifled. Simon continues to push and drives them to the fence. Jackson turns them and uses his left hand to punch as he holds the right hand. Simon finally breaks free and drives back into the clinch. They’re pummeling, and Jackson presses with a knee before letting Simon go. Simon pops the calf and takes a jab. Simon ducks under and is quickly stifled. Jackson is intercepting everything so far, inching in slowly. Hook misses wide, but body hook good for Simon. Trigg warns for action. Jackson winds up too much and winds up clinches. Simon ducks under the next combo and elevates Jackson for the bid takedown. Jackson up quickly against the fence, and Simon whips to his back. Jackson turns and Simon transitions to a double leg. Jackson quickly up and pops a knee before Simon peels off. One-two bounces off head of Simon. Simon wild as he comes in with punches. Jackson very calm as he searches for oportunities. A pair of kicks glance off Simon, but a subsequent punch prompts an immediate takedown attempt. Round ends before Simon can complete, but MMAjunkie gives him the opening frame, 10-9.

Round 2 – Jackson pops theh jab as Simon closes the distances. Simon goes back to the lead leg of Jackson. Simon ducks under for a takedown, but Jackson gets away. Jackson goes to the body with a kick, and Simon gets poked in the eye closing distances. The next punch attempt, and Jackson wheels around to the back after turning away from attempt. He dumps Simon again on the rebound, then clinches briefly against the cage before letting up. Simon again ducks under and presses to the cage at the back of Jackson, working knees. Simon can’t do much before Jackson gets free. Lunging knee from Jackson and a long jab. Simon goes to the leg. Charges from Simon, and Jackson tries his own jab. Simon is moving a lot, but he’s getting clipped slightly by straight punches. Straight punches pushing Simon back, and he ducks under for a left hook. Head kick allows Simon to wrap the body and drag Jackson into back control against the fence. Jackson working to block the hooks, and their seated position means Simon doesn’t have the angle yet. Jackson biding his time. Simon wraps the hooks and nearly gets reversed as time runs out. MMAjunkie scores the second round 10-9 for Jackson, and it’s even at 19-19.

Round 3 – Jabs and long punches from Jackson. Simon ducks his head and presses in. They trade kicks, and a one-two is good for Jackson. Simon clips the body again, and he pushes into another takedown. As Jackson turns, Simon goes for back control and gets reversed. He pushes in and smothers Jackson against the fence, working knees. He peels out and resets. Jackson again trying to fight long as Simon barrels in. Lunging knees nail Simon, and he circles off and resets. Next attempt, and Simon slams Jackson to the mat and takes mount. Jackson rolls, and Simon has back mount. Simon going for the choke, and Jackson defends. Jackson rolls to escape, and Simon decides to postures and punch. Jackson is too tall and powerful and literally stands out of the position. Simon isn’t done yet, though, and he walks Jackson across the octagon before dumping him again. Jackson turns against the fence and Simon again gets to the back, punching with his free arm. Jackson kneeled ove, and Simon punches and knees. Jackson powers up and turns, and Simon goes for the double leg. He again elevates, but a trip is a better use of his energy, and more effective. Grind fest. Jackson turns and stands up. He gets off an elbow that cracks Simon, but that’s not enough to turn the tables. MMAjunkie scores the final frame 10-9 for Simon, and he gets the 29-28 call.

Result: Ricky Simon def. Montel Jackson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Recap: Tenacious Ricky Simon grinds past Montel Jackson
Photos: Ricky Simon vs. Montel Jackson
Records: Montel Jackson (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) vs. Ricky Simon (14-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: FX
Referee: Frank Trigg
Judging:

Ricardo Ramos vs. Kyung Ho Kang

Round 1 – Ramos spins early with a kick. Kang charges back with a flurry. Ramos back to his kicks, and Kang pops him back with same. They trade right hands, and Ramos backs off briefly. Big right hand pushes Kang back, and they trade hard right hands. Kang with nice counter right. Kang pops the leg and blocks a spin kick. They trade leg kicks and jabs. Ramos spins again, but Kang with a straight right. Ramos backs up Kang and looks for the straight right. Ramos scoops a front kick and pops the leg. Nice one-two for Ramos, and Kang ducks the second. Ramos comes back and corners Kang, scoring repeatedly. Kang backs out before things get too bad. Back to the previous rhythm, with both fighters trading kicks. Rmos inches in again and tries that right hand, drawing a similar counter. Ramos a little short on a counter and Kang ducks under for a brief takedown attempt. Ramos sprawls out and recovers, and they reset. Ramos in Kang’s face, and a nice counter prompts a warning for a low shot. Ramos spins and Kang capitalizes with a takedown and clinch as Ramos pops up. Time ends with a staring contest, and MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Ramos.

Round 2 – They trade jabs as Ramos advances. Ramos wpins with a kick and misses. Ramos again pressuring in, forcing Kang to look for counters on the back end. Ramos with a one-two and then beats the body as Kang circles off. Another hard hook and body shot, and Kang sweeps him off the feet with a kick, landing in guard. Ramos elbows the head from the bottom. Kang gets to his feet and then settles back. Ground and pound starts. Ramos again with elbows, and Kang punches away. More elbows from Ramos, who then attacks the leg, initiating a scramble. Ramos is setting up for the kneebar, and he misses on a crank. Kang scrambles up and attempts a guillotine, but he misses, too, and winds up on his back. Ramos isn’t in top position for long before Kang kicks him off. Ramos looks a little winded. Kang is ducking his punches and popping back with kicks and punches. Ramos landed a takedown in the final seconds, though there was no time to capitalize on the position. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Ramos, who’s up 20-18.

Round 3 – Kang pops a leg kick and ducks Ramos’ uppercut. Ramos goes back to the jab and takes an overhand right. Both men fighting in close, seeing who will break first. It appears Kang has the superior gas tank, and he finishes a combo with a right hand. Ramos paws a left hook, and Kang good on a two-piece. They trade jabs and Kang goes back to the leg kick. Overhand right good, and he pushes back Ramos, whose counters are carrying a lot less steam than before. Ramos not as aggressive as he’s been for most of the fight. A spin is badly short, and he gets popped by a one-two from Kang. They trade jabs, and Ramos shoots from the open for a takedown. He transitions well and puts Kang on the mat, but Kang pops right back up and takes a knee before getting free. Kang pushes back Ramos with a pair of combos, and they reset. Kang pops the jab and leg kick, avoiding Ramos’ power shots as the fight concludes. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Kang, but Ramos should get the 29-28 call.

Result: Ricardo Ramos def. Kyung Ho Kang via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Recap: Ricardo Ramos’ power shots earn split call over Kyung Ho Kang
Photos: Ricardo Ramos vs. Kyung Ho Kang
Records: Kyung Ho Kang (15-7 MMA, 4-1 UFC) vs. Ricardo Ramos (11-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Michael Beltran
Judging:

Matt Sayles vs. Sheymon Moraes

Round 1 – Sayles in close early, pushing Moraes back with low kicks. RIght hand is a little off, and Moraes pushes back with a jab. Sayles good with next right, and Sayles tries to spin off a caught kick. Sayles the more active fighter with his fists, while Moraes leaning hard on kicks. Caught shot leads to head kick from Moraes, and Sayles shakes his head no. Sayles press back in and fires away with combos. Moraes resets counters with straight rights. Sayles dodges a punch and grabs double underhooks. The two trade knees against the fence, and Moraes uses an elbow to escape. Sayles presses in again and connects with a right hand. Moraes now countering Sayles’ leg kicks, going to the body before going upstairs. Sayles pushes off with high kick attempt. They clinch up and trade knees in close, and Moraes grabs underhooks. Sayles turns him against the fence and tries to grab for a leg. They trade more knees in the clich. It isn’t long before they’re there again, trading knees, and Moraes peels off and lands a body kick. Spin from Sayles opens up clinch against the fence, and they jockey for position. Moraes cuts an angle and lands a knee and elbow before resetting. Sayles still on the pursuit and shakes his head as Moraes fires a jab. Time runs out, and MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Moraes.

Round 2 – Moraes works the body in close on a clinch and then presses in, prompting Sayles to charge back and fire off a jumping knee. That turns into a takedown attempt, but Moraes stays upright. He catches an elbow, and Sayles complains of an eyepoke, prompting a brief stop. Moraes with a jab and left hook as Sayles closes. He’s fighting longer this round, though Sayles continues to stay in his face. Body kick glances, and Sayles almost catches Moraes on a spin off a charge. Right hand from Moraes lands in transition, and he transitions to hooks as Sayles presses in. Sayles getting clipped because he’s a little too loose on the inside. Sayles beats the body and tries to corner Moraes. A counter charge gets Sayles a clean shot. Moraes kick goes low, but Sayles fires back a low kick. Moraes trying for that lead elbow and gets popped with a jab. Another fastball overhand from Moraes, and Sayles good with jabs. Sayles misses on a level change and gets kicked to the body. Moraes complains of an eyepoke, and we pause. Moraes continues to fire overhand rights, and Sayles ducks under and counters. Sayles complains of an eyepoke, but ref calls it good, and Moraes presses in. He fires off big shots, and Sayles is on his heels. He ducks under and gets stuffed on the takedown. Moraes doing work on the feet, and Sayles charges back to land a pair of kicks to end the frame. Replay shows Moraes lands a clean eyepoke in the exchange Sayles complained about. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Moraes, and he’s up 20-18.

Round 3 – Sayles in early with his left hand, and Moraes gets almost sept off his feet with a kick. Sayles pressuring early and takes a shot to the body. A break called again, and it appears the referee caught an eyepoke in the clinch. Moraes gets a hard warning, and Sayles presses hard on the restart. Moraes attempts to tie up, then attacks the body. Sayles with an overhand right that puts Moraes on his bike. Moraes with big overhands, and then he circles off and pushes for a clinch. Sayles may have the cardio to break Moraes. Moraes ducks under again and tries to clinch before pushing with jabs. Sayles’ defense good on wide counters from Moraes. Head movement better this round. Moraes trying to hit and run, and a right hand lands. But Sayles is chipping away at his opponent, and a takedown attempt is reversed. Suddenly, Sayles has Moraes cornered, and he presses in and ups the colume. Moraes ducking for takedown, and Sayles won’t have it. Uppercut misses, and Sayles wraps the head to threaten choke and then go for his own takedown. The fence stops it, and they clinch briefly before breaking. Sayles forward again, and he’s keeping Moraes on his heels. Less than one minute to go. Moraes misses wide on power combination, and Sayles peppers him with a a combo. Cornered again, Moraes ducks for the takedown and misses. Left hook from Moraes good, and he digs the body. Sayles spins and lands. He’s all over Moraes with combos of punches, and Moraes is in trouble. The bell saves him, and he takes the 29-28 decision despite a strong 10-9 for Sayles in the third.

Result: Sheymon Moraes def. Matt Sayles via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Recap: Sheymon Moraes survives late charge, outpoints Matt Sayles
Photos: Sheymon Moraes vs. Matt Sayles
Records: Sheymon Moraes (10-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) vs. Matt Sayles (7-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: FX
Referee: Blake Grice
Judging:

Alex Perez vs. Jose Torres

Round 1 – Torres and Perez trade right hands early. Perez coming out hard with combinatinos of punches and knes. Dirty boxing inside as Torres attempts to turn out. Perez won’t let up and hurts him with a shot. A brief pause, and Perez is back in, firing heavy shots and breaking things up with a level change. Torres trying to get his bearings. Perez working an overhand right and lead elbows. Torres getting cracked. Torres pushes Perez back just briefly, but Perez is back in. They’re trading heavy leather, and it appears just a matter of time before a fight-altering blow. Torres’ face is bleeding. Big right hands for both. Perez ducks under for a takedown, and he’s blocked. Back to standup, Perez and Torres trading more right hands. Back and forth they sling shots, and Perez again ducks udner. Perez lands a right that sends Torres back reeling. Torres in survival mode, trying to tie up Perez’s head. He barely makes it out, and Perez is back on him, firing away dozens of punches. Torres is getting lit up, and finally his guard fails, with a shot knocking him to the canvas. Intensely aggressive performance from Perez.

Result: Alex Perez def. Jose Torres via KO (punches) – Round 1, 3:36
Recap: Alex Perez scintillating, demolishes previously unbeaten Jose Torres
Photos: Alex Perez vs. Jose Torres
Records: Alex Perez (21-4 MMA, 3-0 UFC) vs. Jose Torres (8-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Frank Trigg

Danielle Taylor vs. Weili Zhang

Round 1 – Zhang leads with hard inside leg kick. Jumping front kick followed by left hand; both short. Zhang taking the lead early, popping Taylor with a jab. Taylor tries to counter with left hands as Zhang advances with kicks. Jab into inside leg kick is preferred attack for Zhang. Taylor having a tough time getting inside to put hands on Zhang. She punches her way in and gets caught in the clinch before taking a shot on the way out. Nice jab from Zhang. Taylor circling laterally, having a tough time getting in. A wild clinch prompts Zhang to change direction and attempt a variety of transitions before one push puts her on top in half-guard. She goes to work with elbows and punches as Taylor works to create space. A leglock attempt forces Zhang to roll, and an adjustment allows Taylor to get back to her feet. She takes a hard leg kick shortly after, and Zhang presses forward. They trade power punches, and Zhang pushes Taylor back with a side kick. Taylor tries to stick a jab and gets overwhlemed with a combo. She manages to catch a Zhang kick and lands a hard punch that gets Zhang’s attention. Time runs out before she can capitalize. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Zhang.

Round 2 – Zhang comes in swinging hard and cracks Taylor, who bobs her head and moves laterally while looking for a way inside. A kick slaps her low, and she circles off and counters a kick with a nice hook. Left hand from Zhang nails Taylor, and she moves to escape. Another right hand nails her, and Zhang is pressing hard. Nice right counter from Taylor briefly gets Zhang to disengage, but it isn’t long before she’s pressing back in. Zhang stumbles on a kick, and Taylor can’t capitalize. Jumping front kicks from Zhang, who charges in repeatedly and gets caught with a counter hook from Taylor. The reckless aggression is leaving Taylor plenty of opportunities. Nice side kick from Zhang. Taylor misses on a counter off a kick. Zhang still swinging big. They both pause and throw acrobatic kicks, canceling each other out. Taylor hears the clapper and gets aggressive, nailing Zhang with a big right hook to end the frame. It’s a close one, but Taylor gets the 10-9 for her counter punching, and it’s 19-19.

Round 3 – Zhang stalks again and feints with her leg as Taylor advances. Side kick deflates Taylor hook. Taylor a little more aggressive this round, but she keeps running into kicks. Zhang scores as Taylor gets inside, and they reset. Nice left hook counter for Zhang, and Taylor circles. Zhang nails Taylor with a combination of hooks. Her pace is keeping Taylor off balance, going between punches and low kicks to score in exchanges. Side kick pushes Taylor back. She closes and fires off hooks, but they’re ineffective. A right hand counter is good off a leg kick, and another one scores, but Zhang’s right hand and low kick is again good. Less than one minute to go, and Taylor needs something big. They trade jabs as Taylor lunges in. Zhang’s low kicks still good. Exchange in pocket allows Taylor to score, and Zhang goes big with spinning hook kicks as Taylor tries to catch her on the back end. She misses a couple of opportunities, and time runs out. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Zhang, who takes home the 29-28 score on MMAjunkie’s scorecard.

Result: Weili Zhang def. Danielle Taylor via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Recap: Weili Zhang wins 17th straight, outpoints gritty Danielle Taylor
Photos: Weili Zhang vs. Danielle Taylor
Records: Danielle Taylor (9-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) vs. Weili Zhang (17-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Blake Grice
Judging:

Marlon Vera vs. Wuliji Buren

Round 1 – Buren draws a straight counter off leg kicks. Vera stutter steps and reconsiders a leg kick, then goes low with another. Buren with a spinning hook kick that misses. Trigg warns the fighters to keep their kicks up. Buren goes high with a kick, and they trade low kicks. Vera nearly tags Buren on a counter high kick. Hard leg kick prompts Buren to close distance. Vera using side kick and oblique kick to keep distance. So far, nothing major happening. Buren charges in and lands a straight right, and Vera drops for a takedown. Buren intercepts and wraps the head before pushing to the cage and landing an elbow. Vera peels off and misses with a hook. Buren back in, taking an oblique kick, and firing hard hooks. Body kick sneaks in for Buren, who’s still pressing the action. Left hook and body kicks stop his action briefly, and Buren is now backing up. Vera pursues and attempts to score again, and they wind up clinched against the cage. Buren changes levels with one minute left. Knees in close. Vera’s throw is blocked. Buren changes direction and puts Vera on the mat. Vera throws up his legs, and Buren stands overhead and slaps the legs. Buren bleeding from his head. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Buren.

Round 2 – Buren’s head is still bleeding. Vera presses early with kicks and punch combos. Buren grabs a leg on the next exchange and drives to the fence. Another trip, and Vera is on his back against the cage. Elbows from the bottom from Vera, whose using his legs on the fence to create an angle. Buren stands back and legs him wheel his legs before sitting back into guard. Big punch from up top. Buren doing just enough to answer action warnings from Trigg, but eventually, he gets stood up. Vera lands a big left hook, and Buren ducks under again. No dice, and Vera goes back to his left hook before Buren intercepts and clinches with a trip attempt. Vera escapes and continues to press forward with big punches. Buren fires back off a leg kick, and nails Vera with a right. Vera comes back, and they’re trading shots back and forth. Buren signals a groin shot, but keeps going. Buren with a right off a combination. Vera leaps into a knee and lands a left hook before clinching. Trip attempt blocked by Buren, but Vera elevates and puts him on the mat. Hammerfists from top position, and Buren turns to his hands and knees. Vera beating him up from the back, and Buren stands to avoid. Vera still has his waist and lands a right hand. Buren turns, and Vera lands a body shot that drops him. Trigg immediately steps in, and the fight is over.

Result: Marlon Vera def. Wuliji Buren via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:53
Recap: Marlon Vera liver shot crumbles Wuliji Buren
Photos: Marlon Vera vs. Wuliji Buren
Records: Wuliji Buren (11-6 MMA, 0-2 UFC) vs. Marlon Vera (13-5-1 MMA, 5-4 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Frank Trigg

Cub Swanson vs. Renato Moicano

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Records: Renato Moicano (12-1-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) vs. Cub Swanson (25-9 MMA, 10-5 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Rankings: Swanson No. 6, Moicano No. 11
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
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Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo

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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
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T.J. Dillashaw vs. Cody Garbrandt

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Records: T.J. Dillashaw (15-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC) vs. Cody Garbrandt (11-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Rankings: Dillashaw No. 1 (No. 12 pound-for-pound), Garbrandt No. 2 (No. 14 pound-for-pound)
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
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