Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to the hurt business tonight (Sat., Aug. 4, 2018) with UFC 227, which is set to go down from inside Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The pay-per-view (PPV) event will feature a Bantamweight championship rematch between current champion T.J. Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt. In the co-main event, Demetrious Johnson will once again put his Flyweight title on the line against Henry Cejudo. UFC 227 CHEAT SHEET What UFC event is on tonight? UFC 227: “Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2” Who is fighting tonight at UFC 227? T.J. Dillashaw vs Cody Garbrandt bantamweight title rematch is the main event. When does UFC 227 start? Today (Sat., Aug. 4, 2018), beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on UFC Fight Pass. Where will UFC 227 take place? Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. How can I watch UFC 227? UFC Fight Pass “Prelims” start time at 6:30 p.m. ET. Then the remaining undercard balance on FX at 8 p.m. ET, before the pay-per-view (PPV) main card start time at 10 p.m. ET on PPV. Where can I get UFC 227 updates and results? Get full play-by-play updates and live coverage here! What’s Hot: Dillashaw was very adamant Cody did not deserve a rematch after he knocked him out at UFC 217 in Nov. 2017. But, after a failed “super fight” between UFC Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, Dillashaw had no other choice but to suck it up and accept the do-over. The hatred between the two hasn’t died down one bit, but the trash talk between the two has been kind of weak this time around. No fret, it’s not needed, they did enough bickering the first time around. Everyone understands that they don’t like each other. There’s no doubt both feel better and improved, but Dillashaw has that first win, so he is riding high on confidence, and don’t be surprised to see Cody a bit gun shy to start. But, once they start swinging, it could get nasty. Johnson has, in fact, cleaned out the 125-pound division to the point that he’s had to rematch people he’s already dominated once before. But, since he has no plans on moving up to the Bantamweight division anytime soon, that’s the way it’s going to be for a while. And that means his title defense record could be astronomical, as he is going for 12 straight against Cejudo, a man he knocked out a few years ago. To his credit, Cejudo worked his way up so he is deserving of another crack at the crown. Johnson hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down, which means if we have a repeat of their first fight, “Mighty Mouse” will have to wonder if he really wants to keep recycling through the same fighters or move up to 135 pounds for new challenges. Should both T.J. and Demetrious hold on to their straps once the dust settles, it could finally set up a much-talked about collission between the champions. What’s Not: After the Alexander Gustafsson vs Volkan Oezdemir fight was scrapped, the promotion didn’t make much of an effort to fill the card with an intriguing third fight to compliment the championship doubleheader, adding Thiago Santos vs Kevin Holland to the mix. Enough said. Original Card vs Actual Card: As mentioned earlier, Gustafsson was set to face Oezdemir in a pivotal Light Heavyweight bout before “No Time” was forced out with a broken nose. A few weeks later, Gustafsson bowed out with an injury of his own after Anthony Smith offered to step in to fill the void. Montel Jackson stepped in to fill the void for Benito Lopez, who was forced out of his fight against Ricky Simon. Injuries: Aside from Volkan’s injury, a women’s bantamweight showdown between Bethe Correia and Irene Aldana was scrapped just a few days before fight night after California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) deemed Bethe unfit to compete because of an undisclosed injury. New Blood: Kevin Holland was pegged to make his UFC debut against Thiago Santos on short notice, and he’ll get some prime real estate in his first bout as it will be the opening fight of the PPV portion of the event. The aforementioned Jackson was also the beneficiary of an injured fighter, stepping in for Lopez to face Ricky Simon. Also, Matt Sayles will make his first-ever leap into the Octagon to face off against Sheymon Moraes. To get more acclimated with these three UFC newcomers, click here to see Patrick Stumberg’s highly-detailed piece on all of UFC 227’s “New Blood.” How The ‘Prelims’ Look: Pedro Munhoz and Brett Johns will headline the underbelly of the event in a highly-intriguing Bantamweight showdown. Both men are on the cusp of taking the next leap in their respective careers, and a win for either one of them will help them get there. To be honest, that’s the only intriguing bout on the “Prelims,” but to get a more detailed look at what’s going on downstairs click here and here. Who Needs A Win Badly: Cub Swanson has lost two in a row, getting choked out by Brian Ortega in Dec. 2017 and then dropping a unanimous decision to Frankie Edgar four months later. “Killer Cub” needs to score a much-needed victory against Renato Moicano to avoid his first-ever three fight skid of his professional combat career. Moicano is no walk in the park, but when it comes to experience and pedigree, Cub has him beat. Whether or not that translates into an actual victory remains to be seen. Interest Level: 7/10 It’s an okay card, but it really isn’t shouting “buy me.” Plus, it doesn’t really seem like it’s been promoted heavy. Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2 is definitely a must watch, but I simply can’t get up for the do-over between Johnson and Cejudo. Henry could very well shock the world, so it has that going for it. But, I feel like we should be way more excited for a fight featuring the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and the most dominant champion UFC has ever seen. We could be in for an exciting night of fights, but on paper, it’s not really standing out. Am I wrong? Full Fight Card: UFC 227 PPV Main Event: 135 lbs. : UFC Bantamweight Champion TJ Dillashaw vs. Cody Garbrandt UFC 227 PPV Main Card (10 p.m. ET): 125 lbs. : UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo 145 lbs. : Renato Moicano vs. Cub Swanson 115 lbs. : J.J. Aldrich vs. Polyana Viana 185 lbs. : Thiago Santos vs. Kevin Holland UFC 227 Prelims on FX (8 p.m. ET): 135 lbs. : Pedro Munhoz vs. Brett Johns 135 lbs. : Ricky Simon vs. Montel Jackson 135 lbs. : Kyung Ho Kang vs. Ricardo Ramos 145 lbs. : Sheymon Moraes vs. Matt Sayles UFC 227 Prelims on Fight Pass (6:30 p.m. ET): 125 lbs. : Alex Perez vs. Jose Torres 115 lbs. : Danielle Taylor vs. Weili Zhang 135 lbs. : Wuliji Buren vs. Marlon Vera For more upcoming UFC events click here.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forfor news on the biggest players and tournaments The UFC touches down in Los Angeles this weekend for their eighth pay-per-view card of the year. Headlining the event at the Staples Center is a men’s bantamweight title fight between champion TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt, a bout which will be a rematch of the co-main event of UFC 217. In the co-main event of the evening, men’s flyweight king Demetrious Johnson will also take part in a rematch against Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo, who he bested at UFC 197. Also on the card is a tasty, featherweight matchup between perennial contender Cub Swanson and the dangerous Renato Moicano. Although UFC 227 is lacking in star power, the card is loaded with several entertaining fights, making it a must match it. Here’s everything you need to know about the card:<doc-sep>The UFC 227 start time, TV schedule for the T.J. Dillashaw vs. Cody Garbrandt 2 fight card at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The fight card is broken into three different parts and airing on three different mediums. This post will help explain which fights are airing where and at which times. The main card airs on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET. This portion is as follows: Main card (PPV at 10 p.m. ET) T.J. Dillashaw vs. Cody Garbrandt Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo Thiago Santos vs. Kevin Holland Polyana Viana vs. JJ Aldrich Cub Swanson vs. Renato Moicano The second portion will be televised on FX at 8 p.m. ET. It is listed as below. Pedro Munhoz vs. Brett Johns Ricky Simon vs. Montel Jackson Ricardo Ramos vs. Kyung Ho Kang Matt Sayles vs. Sheymon Moraes The first portion of the fight card will be on UFC Fight Pass at 6:30 p.m. ET Jose Torres vs. Alex Perez Danielle Taylor vs. Zhang Weili Marlon Vera vs. Wuliji Buren<doc-sep>
UFC 227 is upon us. The two top bantamweight fighters in the world will square off inside the Octagon on Saturday night in Los Angeles to prove who is really the baddest 135 pounder in UFC when TJ Dillashaw matches up with Cody Garbrandt. Can't get enough UFC? Subscribe to our podcast In This Corner with Brian Campbell where we break down everything you need to know in the Octagon. The reigning champion Dillashaw will put his title on the line in a rematch from UFC 217 last November inside Madison Square Garden. Dillashaw recaptured his belt after scoring a second-round knockout over Garbrandt, but it didn't come without its own bit of controversy. Garbrandt appeared close to a first-round knockout when he dropped Dillashaw just before the horn and Dillashaw was wobbly on his way back to his corner. Now, the two former teammates settle the score in the main event. That and so much more is expected on Saturday at Staples Center, and below is all the information you need to catch the UFC 227 action on Saturday night. How to watch UFC 227 prelims Date: Saturday, Aug. 4 Time: 8 p.m. ET Location: Staples Center -- Los Angeles Stream: fuboTV (Try for free) Channel: FX How to watch UFC 227 main card Date: Saturday, Aug. 4 Time: 10 p.m. ET Location: Staples Center -- Los Angeles Stream: UFC.TV or Amazon Channel: PPV (check provider) Now, here's a look at the UFC 227 main fight card and betting odds. UFC 227 main card, odds