
Sweden’s Khamzat Chimaev, who burst onto the UFC scene with impressive performances on Fight Island in July 2020, drew applause when he brought out his now famous “smesh” (Smash) phrase.

He wears people down, but we are prepared for that. Sandhagen said: “I think he does a job defending himself. Peter Yan, who faces Corey Sandhagen for the interim bantamweight title in the co-main event on Saturday after champion Aljamain Sterling withdrew, told fans: “I’m the champion and I will prove it.” I’m sure I’ll have a few people supporting me, I’m here, I’m ready. Hooker, who lost to debutant Michael Chandler on his last Abu Dhabi appearance back in January, said: “In this game you’ve got to be ready for anything. Makachev, who faces New Zealand’s Dan Hooker in a lightweight fight, is looking to make it 10 straight wins. The Russian fighter said: “I have to show my best because I’m very close to the title.” Islam Makachev drew the biggest cheer of the night when he walked out, before proclaiming: “Abu Dhabi is my place, I have a lot of support here.” We are going to show these kids how to fight.” To which Teixeira,the division’s No.1 contender, responded: “I’ll look forward to it. It’s not the belt, but you will like it.” Teixeira turned 42 on Thursday and Blachowicz said: “I will give you your present on Saturday. Light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz drew laughs from crowd when he promised main event opponent Glover Teixeira a belated birthday present on Saturday night. We’ve got the toughest guys from all over the world here. He added: “Abu Dhabi has been instrumental in what we have done in the past 10 years and is going to get even more instrumental. With a host of fighters from Saturday’s main card on stage behind him, White told fans: “We have major massive plans for Abu Dhabi. ABU DHABI: MMA fans in the Middle East should prepare for “major, massive things” in Abu Dhabi, UFC President Dana White told an expectant crowd at the UFC 267 press conference at Etihad Arena on Friday.
