UFC 267 News

Christopher Taylor - October 30, 2021

Dana White has shared what Khamzat Chimaev was yelling at him during his fight with Li Jingliang at today’s UFC 267 event. Chimaev (10-0 MMA), one of the UFC’s most highly touted prospects, was returning to action for the first time in 13 months today in Abu Dhabi. In his most previous effort last September, ‘Borz’ had scored a sensational 18-second knockout win over Gerald Meerschaert (see that here).

Christopher Taylor - October 30, 2021

Jan Blachowicz has reacted following his disappointing title loss to Glover Teixeira at today’s UFC 267 event in Abu Dhabi. Blachowicz (28-9 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since defeating Israel Adesanya back in March. The Polish powerhouse had entered Saturday’s contest sporting a five-fight winning streak, which included three victories by way of knockout.

Christopher Taylor - October 30, 2021

Dan Hooker has reacted following his disappointing first round submission loss to Islam Makhachev at today’s UFC 267 event. Hooker (21-11 MMA) was making a quick turnaround today in Abu Dhabi. ‘The Hangman‘ had most previously competed five weeks ago at UFC 266, where he picked up a unanimous decision victory over Nasrat Haqparast. That win had snapped a two-fight losing skid for the Auckland native, who had previously suffered setbacks to Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler respectively.

Christopher Taylor - October 30, 2021

Dana White reacted to Saturday’s absolute war between Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen during tonight’s UFC 267 post-fight press conference. Yan (16-2 MMA) and Sandhagen (14-4 MMA) squared off in today’s co-main event with the promotions interim bantamweight title up for grabs.

Christopher Taylor - October 30, 2021

Hasbulla, also known as ‘mini Khabib’, was in attendance for the majority of today’s UFC 267 event in Abu Dhabi. The viral mixed martial arts sensation had sent a video to UFC President Dana White making him aware of his planned appearance earlier this week.

Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021

The Octagon returned to Abu Dhabi for today’s UFC 267 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Jan Blachowicz vs Glover Teixeira. The highly anticipated light heavyweight title fight proved to be a dominant showing for the 42-year-old veteran in Glover Teixeira. The Brazilian legend was able to secure a takedown early in round one and proceeded to smother Jan Blachowicz for the remainder of the round. Then, in round two, Glover once again got the fight to the canvas and this time locked in a fight-ending rear-naked choke submission hold.

Christopher Taylor - October 30, 2021

Jon Jones clearly tuned in to watch his former opponent Glover Teixeira challenge Jan Blachowicz in today’s UFC 267 main event. Jones (26-1 MMA), the promotions former light heavyweight kingpin, vacated his 205lbs title in August of 2020 in order to make a run at heavyweight gold.

Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021

Today’s UFC 267 event was headlined by a light heavyweight title fight featuring Glover Teixeira challenging reigning champ Jan Blachowicz. Blachowicz (28-9 MMA), the UFC’s reigning light heavyweight champion, was returning to action for the first time since defeating Israel Adesanya back in March. The Polish powerhouse entered the contest sporting a five-fight winning streak, which included three victories by way of knockout.

Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021

Aljamain Sterling clearly tuned in to watch Saturday’s UFC 267 interim bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen. Sterling (21-3 MMA), the UFC’s reigning bantamweight champion, was originally slated to rematch Yan (16-2 MMA) at today’s event, this after their initial fight ended in controversial fashion at UFC 259. However, lingering issues from neck surgery prevented ‘Funkmaster’ from being able to compete.

Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021

Today’s UFC 267 event was co-headlined by an interim bantamweight title fight featuring Petr Yan squaring off with Cory Sandhagen. Yan (16-2 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since losing his bantamweight title to Aljamain Sterling in controversial fashion at UFC 259. Prior to that DQ loss to ‘Funkmaster’, the Russian standout was on a ten-fight winning streak, which included stoppage victories over MMA legends Jose Aldo and Uriah Faber.

Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021

Today’s UFC 267 event is co-headlined by an interim bantamweight title fight featuring Petr Yan taking on Cory Sandhagen. Yan (15-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing his bantamweight title to Aljamain Sterling in controversial fashion at UFC 259. Prior to his DQ loss to ‘Funkmaster’, the Russian standout was on a ten-fight winning streak, which included stoppage victories over MMA legends Jose Aldo and Uriah Faber.

Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021

A key lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Islam Makhachev and Dan Hooker took place on today’s UFC 267 main card. Makhachev (21-1 MMA) had entered the contest on an eight-fight winning streak, his most previous win being a submission victory over Thiago Moises in July.

Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021

A key heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Alexander Volkov and Marcin Tybura takes place on today’s UFC 267 main card. Volkov (33-9 MMA), a former Bellator champion, enters today’s contest in hopes of rebounding from his loss to Ciryl Gane from back in June. Prior to that setback, ‘Drago’ was coming off back-to-back TKO victories over Alistair Overeem and Walt Harris.

Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021

Today’s UFC 267 event featured the highly anticipated return of Khamzat Chimaev who met Li Jingliang in a welterweight contest. Chimaev (10-0 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since September of 2020, where he scored a sensational 18-second knockout win over Gerald Meerschaert (see that here). ‘Borz’ had gone a perfect 3-0 in his UFC career prior to today’s event, earning all three wins by way of stoppage.

Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021

Today’s UFC 267 event features the highly anticipated return of Khamzat Chimaev who meets Li Jingliang in a welterweight contest. Chimaev (9-0 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since September of 2020, where he scored a sensational 18-second knockout win over Gerald Meerschaert (see that here). ‘Borz’ has gone a perfect 3-0 thus far in his UFC career, earning all three wins by way of stoppage.

Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021

A key light heavyweight bout featuring former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir taking on Magomed Ankalaev kicked off today’s UFC 267 main card. Ankalaev (16-1 MMA) had entered the contest on a six-fight winning streak, his most recent being a unanimous decision victory over Nikita Krylov back in February.

Chris Taylor - October 29, 2021

The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi for today’s UFC 267 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Jan Blachowicz vs. Glover Teixeira. Blachowicz (28-8 MMA), the UFC’s reigning light heavyweight champion, will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Israel Adesanya back in March. The Polish powerhouse is currently riding a five-fight winning streak, which includes three victories by way of knockout.

Christopher Taylor - October 29, 2021

Colby Covington has shared his best bet for tomorrow’s UFC 267 event, highlighting a interim bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen. Yan (15-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing his bantamweight title to Aljamain Sterling in controversial fashion at UFC 259. Prior to his DQ loss to ‘Funkmaster’, the Russian standout was on a ten-fight winning streak, which included stoppage victories over MMA legends Jose Aldo and Uriah Faber.