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Islam Makhachev wants a title shot after dominating Dan Hooker: “When Michael Chandler beat Hooker they give him a title fight”

Adam D Martin - October 31, 2021

Islam Makhachev wants a title shot after dominating Dan Hooker, saying that “when Michael Chandler beat Hooker they give him the title fight.” Makhachev submitted Chandler with a first-round kimura at UFC 267 in what was arguably the best performance of his UFC career to date. Makhachev took Hooker down almost immediately as soon as the fight began and he started to get to work right away on the ground. Not long after that, he grabbed Hooker’s arm and twisted it for the kimura finish.

Dana White, Daniel Cormier, Joe Pyfer
Fedor Emelianenko

Dana White unloads on Fedor Emelianenko for suggesting that he is all about money: “First of all, I don’t even know Fedor…”

Adam D Martin - October 31, 2021

Dana White unloads on Fedor Emelianenko for suggesting that he is all about money, saying that, “first of all, I don’t even know Fedor.” Emelianenko recently did an interview where he suggested that White “has no respect towards fighters” and that “money means everything to him.” The comments came out of the left field as the UFC and Emelianenko haven’t had any contract discussions in years, so it was a bit surprising to hear Emelianenko come out and have these comments about the UFC president. And White, as you may have guessed, was not happy with the comments.

Jon Jones
Jan Blachowicz

Jon Jones attempts to establish "new rule" for UFC callouts, gets ruthlessly trolled by fight fans

Christopher Taylor - October 30, 2021

Jon Jones attempted to establish a “new rule” for future UFC callouts this evening, but wound up getting ruthlessly trolled by fight fans. Jones (26-1 MMA), the UFC’s former light heavyweight kingpin, did not appear to be in the most cheerful of spirits this evening.

Cory Sandhagen, Petr Yan, UFC 267
Petr Yan

Cory Sandhagen reacts following loss to Petr Yan at UFC 267

Christopher Taylor - October 30, 2021

Cory Sandhagen has issued a statement following his unanimous decision loss to Petr Yan at today’s UFC 267 event in Abu Dhabi. Sandhagen (14-4 MMA) and Yan (16-2 MMA) collided on Saturday with the promotions interim bantamweight title up for grabs.

Dana White, Khamzat Chimaev, UFC 267
Khamzat Chimaev

Dana White reveals what Khamzat Chimaev was yelling at him during his fight at UFC 267

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).

Glover Teixeira, Jan Blachowicz, UFC 267
Jan Blachowicz

Jan Blachowicz reacts following title loss to Glover Teixeira at UFC 267: "I think I leave legendary Polish power in hotel room"

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.

Dan Hooker, Islam Makhachev, UFC 267
UFC

Dan Hooker reacts following submission loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 267

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.

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Cory Sandhagen

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.

Hasbulla, Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC 267
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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.

Khamzat Chimaev
Jan Blachowicz

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.

Jan Blachowicz, Jon Jones
Jan Blachowicz

Jon Jones slams Jan Blachowicz following his UFC 267 title loss to Glover Teixeira

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.

Glover Teixeira, Jan Blachowicz, UFC 267
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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.

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Cory Sandhagen

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.

Petr Yan
Petr Yan

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.

Petr Yan
Petr Yan

UFC 267 Results: Petr Yan defeats Cory Sandhagen (Highlights)

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.

Islam-Makhachev
Islam Makhachev

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.

Alexander Volkov, UFC 267
Marcin Tybura

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.

Khamzat Chimaev, Li Jingliang, UFC 267
Li Jingliang

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.