UFC 267 marked a return to Abu Dhabi for the UFC. With that came a plethora of exhilarating matchups. The event was headlined by a clash between UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz and Brazilian veteran Glover Teixeira.The night ended in woes for Blachowicz, who was dominated by Teixeira in round one before getting submitted in the second.An interim bantamweight title fight also took place at UFC 267, with top contenders Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen colliding inside the octagon. The two elite 135er's put on an incredible display but it was Yan who walked away the new UFC interim bantamweight champion.Exciting wins from Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev, as well as solid performances from Alexander Volkov and Magomed Ankalaev, also occurred on the memorable main card.UFC 267 prelims resultsAmanda Ribas def. Virna Jandiroba via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).Zubaira Tukhugov def. Ricardo Ramos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).Albert Duraev def. Roman Kopylov via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-27).Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Benoit Saint Denis via unanimous decision (29-26, 29-26, 29-26).Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Shamil Gamzatov via first-round (3:31) TKO (ground strikes).Lerone Murphy def. Makwan Amirkhani via second-round (0:14) KO (knee).Andre Petroski def. Hu Yaozong via third-round (4:46) submission (arm-triangle).Tagir Ulanbekov def. Allan Nascimento via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).UFC 267 main card resultsGlover Teixeira def. Jan Blachowicz (c) via second-round (3:00) submission (rear-naked choke).Petr Yan def. Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46).Islam Makhachev def. Dan Hooker via first-round (2:25) submission (kimura).Alexander Volkov def. Marcin Tybura via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).Khamzat Chimaev def. Li Jingliang via first-round (3:16) technical submission (rear-naked choke).Magomed Ankalaev def. Volkan Oezdemir via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).UFC 267 prelim highlightsThe featured prelim of UFC 267 saw two rising prospects face off. Funnily enough, neither Virna Jandiroba nor Amanda Ribas relied particularly heavily on their ground games, despite both boasting incredible Brazilian jiu-jitsu credentials.Instead, the pair preferred to exchange in the pocket. Ribas lost the first round, but came on steadily in the second and third, picking up a decision victory. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc)UFC@ufcNow Ribas starts to pour on the striking! 😤[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]6:58 PM · Oct 30, 202123434Now Ribas starts to pour on the striking! 😤[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/uwrAGyOpqrUFC@ufcDon't sleep on the striking 😳[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]6:46 PM · Oct 30, 202118519Don't sleep on the striking 😳[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/JmGmqzh4wn View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc)Zubaira Tukhugov and Ricardo Ramos' fight at UFC 267 was an all-action affair, with both men having great moments of success. Tukhugov landed the bigger shots over the stretch and his jab was utilized to great effect, resulting in a unanimous decision victory.UFC@ufcWhat a battle at 145! ⚔️ How'd you score it?[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]6:33 PM · Oct 30, 202123816What a battle at 145! ⚔️ How'd you score it?[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/8xrQYglKPbUFC@ufcOOH @ZubairaTukhugov finding his range in the first 👊💥[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]6:18 PM · Oct 30, 202114220OOH @ZubairaTukhugov finding his range in the first 👊💥[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/Uk19DYf6nRUFC@ufcThere's that ELBOW ACTION from @RicardoRamosMMA ⚡️[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]6:20 PM · Oct 30, 202126448There's that ELBOW ACTION from @RicardoRamosMMA ⚡️[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/DQBv3IFdUq View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc)Albert Duraev's UFC debut was no easy lay-up. Roman Kopylov fought until the very end, but Duraev was ultimately able to pick up a decision victory in an exhilarating back-and-forth contest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc)Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Benoit Saint-Denis' three-round UFC 267 fight was the subject of much controversy. Referee Vyacheslav Kiselevhas repeatedly let the bout continue, despite Saint-Denis being battered to a pulp.UFC@ufcSecures his 9th win in the UFC 🙌🇧🇷 @ElizeuCapoeira goes the distance to get back into the win column![ #UFC267 | The prelims continue LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]5:40 PM · Oct 30, 202127427Secures his 9th win in the UFC 🙌🇧🇷 @ElizeuCapoeira goes the distance to get back into the win column![ #UFC267 | The prelims continue LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/juIzROML5aUFC@ufcHow's he still standing?! 😳[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]5:26 PM · Oct 30, 202155589How's he still standing?! 😳[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/JjsZCMnXP4UFC@ufcHeatin' UP in RD 1 🔥[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]5:21 PM · Oct 30, 202117230Heatin' UP in RD 1 🔥[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/p914uzJbLgMichal Oleksiejczuk, meanwhile, handed Shamil Gamzatov the first loss of his career. 'Lord' pressured the Russian with reckless abandon, catching him with a slick uppercut that sent Gamzatov to the mat. Ground-and-pound quickly followed, bringing an end to the contest and securing victory for the Pole at UFC 267. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC Europe (@ufceurope)UFC@ufcRETURN OF THE LORD 😱🇵🇱 Oleksiejczuk with a VICIOUS uppercut.[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]5:00 PM · Oct 30, 202146189RETURN OF THE LORD 😱🇵🇱 Oleksiejczuk with a VICIOUS uppercut.[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/1ULLWfPu8PUFC@ufcImprovements have been made for Michal Oleksiejczuk 🙌[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]5:03 PM · Oct 30, 202126844Improvements have been made for Michal Oleksiejczuk 🙌[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/g09zIXvtgzLerone Murphy picked up yet another win, brutally knocking out Makwan Amirkhani in the second round. Amirkhani had great success with his takedowns in round one, but when he changed levels at the start of the second, Murphy's knee was waiting. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc)UFC@ufcOH MY GOOOOOODNESS!!! 🤯😳 @LeroneMurphy just came in and TURNED THE TABLES![ #UFC267 | We're LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]4:42 PM · Oct 30, 20211612388OH MY GOOOOOODNESS!!! 🤯😳 @LeroneMurphy just came in and TURNED THE TABLES![ #UFC267 | We're LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/no4wYRcHB8 View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC Europe (@ufceurope)Andre Petroski picked up a second dominant victory inside the UFC, submitting Yaozong Hu in the third round. Petroski repeatedly used his wrestling to dominate Hu, eventually locking up an arm-triangle choke with less than 20 seconds to go.UFC@ufcDOMINANT on short notice! 👏@PetroskiAndre with nonstop pressure at #UFC267.[ @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]4:26 PM · Oct 30, 202131460DOMINANT on short notice! 👏@PetroskiAndre with nonstop pressure at #UFC267.[ @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/UfM3HznkeG View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc)UFC 267 kicked off with a flyweight bout between the No.15-ranked Tagir Ulanbekov and UFC newcomer Allan Nascimento. Ulanbekov was able to secure a split decision victory in a close fight. Nascimento's Brazilian jiu-jitsu game was very impressive but ultimately ineffective.UFC@ufcMake that 5️⃣-STRAIGHT! 🇷🇺 @Tagir_Ulanbekov locks the win inside the Octagon at #UFC267![ Prelims are LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]4:00 PM · Oct 30, 202158775Make that 5️⃣-STRAIGHT! 🇷🇺 @Tagir_Ulanbekov locks the win inside the Octagon at #UFC267![ Prelims are LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/b5UFKJj8K5UFC@ufcHow'd @AllanPuroOsso escape?!? 🤯[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]3:45 PM · Oct 30, 202127438How'd @AllanPuroOsso escape?!? 🤯[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/AigUOtov7WUFC@ufcSome early action coming from these flyweights 👀[ #UFC267 | Prelims are LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]3:43 PM · Oct 30, 202115420Some early action coming from these flyweights 👀[ #UFC267 | Prelims are LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/v9p6KdUxOx View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc)UFC 267 main card highlightsAt 42 years young, Glover Teixeira is the UFC light heavyweight champion. Against Jan Blachowicz, the Brazilian veteran dominated the first round with wrestling. In the second frame, he clipped Blachowicz hard.The Polish power puncher fought back. However, Teixeira was able to secure another takedown. He quickly passed into mount and forced the Pole to turn his back. From there, the rear-naked choke was inevitable. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc)UFC@ufcA NEW CHAMPION EMERGES 🏆 @GloverTeixeira becomes #ANDNEW!!![ #UFC267 | B2YB @CryptoCom ]10:20 PM · Oct 30, 202124154A NEW CHAMPION EMERGES 🏆 @GloverTeixeira becomes #ANDNEW!!![ #UFC267 | B2YB @CryptoCom ] https://t.co/fyED4XC32OBetOnline.ag@betonline_ag42 year old Glover Teixeira gets the submission in the 2nd and is the new champion 😳 #UFC26710:16 PM · Oct 30, 2021711542 year old Glover Teixeira gets the submission in the 2nd and is the new champion 😳 #UFC267 https://t.co/3NImzmwd40UFC@ufcThis is @GloverTeixeira's house 🏠[ #UFC267 | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]10:19 PM · Oct 30, 202130043This is @GloverTeixeira's house 🏠[ #UFC267 | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/JbTGQ1xcTbUFC@ufcThe boys couldn't contain themselves 🤯🤯🤯 #UFC26710:15 PM · Oct 30, 20212103346The boys couldn't contain themselves 🤯🤯🤯 #UFC267 https://t.co/FtDM8ZhNNLUFC@ufcUNDISPUTED CHAMP AT 42 YEARS OLD!!!! 🏆[ #UFC267 | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]10:14 PM · Oct 30, 202147851417UNDISPUTED CHAMP AT 42 YEARS OLD!!!! 🏆[ #UFC267 | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/yyxWjAqexpUFC@ufcUNDISPUTED CHAMP AT 42 YEARS OLD!!!! 🏆[ #UFC267 | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]10:14 PM · Oct 30, 2021921335UNDISPUTED CHAMP AT 42 YEARS OLD!!!! 🏆[ #UFC267 | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/yyxWjAqexpUFC@ufcHUUUUUGE early takedown for @GloverTeixeira 😤[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]10:05 PM · Oct 30, 20217315HUUUUUGE early takedown for @GloverTeixeira 😤[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/cNJiBbWlYpAn incredible five-round fight between Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen may well be a contender for Fight of the Year. Sandhagen started strong, but Yan noticeably upped the pressure as the fight went on.A brutal spinning backfist from the Russian floored Sandhagen, but 'The Sandman' was able to get back to his feet. 'No Mercy' eventually edged a decision, becoming new UFC interim bantamweight champion.UFC@ufcNo Mercy in the official division! 🇷🇺@PetrYanUFC is the new interim UFC bantamweight champ! 🏆[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]9:45 PM · Oct 30, 202114328No Mercy in the official division! 🇷🇺@PetrYanUFC is the new interim UFC bantamweight champ! 🏆[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/XDf28opCYX View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc)UFC@ufcWHAT A FIGHT 👏👏👏[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]9:42 PM · Oct 30, 2021760183WHAT A FIGHT 👏👏👏[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/dvSAjeKRQeUFC@ufcYan sticking to the fundamentals 💢 #UFC2679:40 PM · Oct 30, 202131436Yan sticking to the fundamentals 💢 #UFC267 https://t.co/dfQA9QdIxZUFC@ufcAn early chess match through the first round 👊💢 #UFC2679:17 PM · Oct 30, 2021729An early chess match through the first round 👊💢 #UFC267 https://t.co/gR96PLn9mWIslam Makhachev made fighting an elite lightweight look easy at UFC 267. The Dagestani took Dan Hooker down in the first round and swiftly transitioned to a kimura. Hooker lasted as long as humanely possible, but Makhachev's wrestling prowess was simply too much for 'The Hangman'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc)UFC@ufcName a better duo than @MakhachevMMA and @TeamKhabib... #UFC2678:52 PM · Oct 30, 20212023332Name a better duo than @MakhachevMMA and @TeamKhabib... #UFC267 https://t.co/6DnqTUwc6MUFC@ufcTEAM HASBULLA! #UFC2678:47 PM · Oct 30, 20212368713TEAM HASBULLA! #UFC267 https://t.co/aJpC5A7nixUFC@ufcGIVE THIS MAN HIS RESPECT!!!@MakhachevMMA with the round 1️⃣ kimura.[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]8:47 PM · Oct 30, 2021828221GIVE THIS MAN HIS RESPECT!!!@MakhachevMMA with the round 1️⃣ kimura.[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/DP6S7EPRYcAlexander Volkov lived up to expectations at UFC 267, out-striking a game Marcin Tybura over three rounds. Tybura was presumed to be the superior grappler, but 'Drago' was able to defend his takedowns and even take top control at times. The Russian won via unanimous decision.UFC@ufcPunches in bunches from @AlexDragoVolkov 😤[ #UFC267 | We're LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]8:29 PM · Oct 30, 202113312Punches in bunches from @AlexDragoVolkov 😤[ #UFC267 | We're LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/lueO9UUVuXUFC@ufcPure dominance and precision on display ⚡️🇷🇺 @AlexDragoVolkov notches the W via UD at #UFC267! [ Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]8:33 PM · Oct 30, 202125327Pure dominance and precision on display ⚡️🇷🇺 @AlexDragoVolkov notches the W via UD at #UFC267! [ Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/0Il5DAWMUY View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc)The hype train continued as Khamzat Chimaev didn't allow Li Jingliang to survive the opening round of their UFC 267 bout. 'Borz' took 'The Leech' down, forced him to turn to his back and locked in a rear-naked choke. Jingliang didn't tap, instead falling asleep at the hands of the Chechen-born Swede.UFC@ufcCan anyone stop this man? #UFC2677:56 PM · Oct 30, 202147165Can anyone stop this man? #UFC267 https://t.co/QP6q2LPGqrUFC@ufcTHE HYPE IS REAL!!!!!!!!@KChimaev is a baaaaaaad man 😤[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]7:54 PM · Oct 30, 20211124352THE HYPE IS REAL!!!!!!!!@KChimaev is a baaaaaaad man 😤[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/ekUHQjeg4bUFC@ufcTakedown off the rip for @KChimaev![ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]7:51 PM · Oct 30, 202138893Takedown off the rip for @KChimaev![ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/IGkdGAQXQfUFC 267's main card opened up with a light heavyweight bout between rising contender Magomed Ankalev and 205-pound veteran Volkan Oezdemir. The Dagestani looked in control throughout, dominating in both the striking and the wrestling exchanges. He secured a comfortable unanimous decision victory.UFC@ufcShowcasing some quick power early on 👀👊[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]7:18 PM · Oct 30, 202111513Showcasing some quick power early on 👀👊[ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/8IfdPY3ioAUFC@ufcAn absolutely DOMINANT performance 😤🇷🇺 @AnkalaevM makes it 7 in a row at #UFC267. [ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]7:36 PM · Oct 30, 202112622An absolutely DOMINANT performance 😤🇷🇺 @AnkalaevM makes it 7 in a row at #UFC267. [ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/ZunRaIwcOcUFC@ufcMy goodness! 😳👊 What a straight left from @AnkalaevM! [ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ]7:20 PM · Oct 30, 202122136My goodness! 😳👊 What a straight left from @AnkalaevM! [ #UFC267 | Tune in LIVE on @ESPNPlus | @VisitAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/d3CobmK5Ar