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Dana White reacts to "absolute war" between Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen at UFC 267
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.

Khamzat Chimaev challenges Nate Diaz following his impressive win at UFC 267: "Let’s see who is the real gangster"
Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021
Khamzat Chimaev has issued a challenge to Nate Diaz following his impressive submission victory over Li Jingliang at today’s UFC 267 event. 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.

Video | Hasbulla involved in physical altercation with Abdu at UFC 267
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.

UFC 267 Bonus Report: Khamzat Chimaev earns POTN
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.

Pros react after Glover Teixeira stops Jan Blachowicz at UFC 267
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.

UFC 267 Results: Glover Teixeira stops Jan Blachowicz (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021
Today’s UFC 267 event is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight featuring Glover Teixeira challenging reigning champ Jan Blachowicz. 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.

Aljamain Sterling reacts after Petr Yan defeats Cory Sandhagen at UFC 267
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.

Pros react after Petr Yan defeats Cory Sandhagen at UFC 267
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.

Pros react after Islam Makhachev stops Dan Hooker at UFC 267
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.

UFC 267 Results: Islam Makhachev stops Dan Hooker in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021
A key lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Islam Makhachev and Dan Hooker takes place on today’s UFC 267 main card. Makhachev (20-1 MMA) will enter the contest on an eight-fight winning streak, his latest being a submission win over Thiago Moises in July.

UFC 267 Results: Alexander Volkov defeats Marcin Tybura (Highlights)
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.

Pros react after Khamzat Chimaev runs through Li Jingliang at UFC 267
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.