UFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira — what time and how to watch

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UFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira -- what time and how to watch

The occasion, happening on Saturday, will see two large title fights happen within the Octagon on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, that are positive to have large penalties.

In the primary occasion, present UFC gentle heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz will put his title on the road as he faces off towards Glover Teixeira.

The 42-year-old Teixeira, who holds the UFC all-time information for many submissions and finishes within the gentle heavyweight division, was anticipated to face Błachowicz on September 25 at UFC 266 however the bout was postponed and moved to Saturday.

Błachowicz will likely be making his second protection of his title, having overwhelmed Israel Adesanya in March by unanimous resolution, whereas it’s Teixeira’s second shot at a UFC title.

Each fighters had no points reaching their weights for the weigh-in and the stage is ready for a blockbuster bout between the 2 finest fighters within the division.

Within the combat earlier than the primary occasion, a highly-anticipated rematch between present bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and former champion Petr Yan was anticipated after their dramatic combat earlier this yr, when Sterling received the title by way of disqualification.

Nevertheless, the American withdrew citing a lingering neck concern, so Cory Sandhagen has stepped in to face the Russian in what is going to decide the interim bantamweight champion.

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Yan’s loss to Sterling final day out was solely the second of his profession, and he will likely be out to return to profitable methods when he takes to the ring towards Sandhagen.

Sandhagen has by no means fought for a UFC title belt, though the 29-year-old is No. 3 within the UFC bantamweight rankings.

The UFC has been internet hosting occasions in Abu Dhabi on account of the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions which have resulted from it.

In June final yr, UFC President Dana White selected Yas Island to make sure a secure atmosphere, the place the Division of Tradition and Tourism for Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) sealed off the practically 10-square-mile (25 km) island, which included an area, resort, coaching amenities and eating institutions.

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