A light heavyweight title fight between Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira is taking place now (Saturday, October 30, 2021) at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi.
Round 1
Teixeira shoots early and is able to get Blachowicz down. Blachowicz has the full guard but there’s not a lot of action since as Teixeira remains on top. Teixeira lands a big elbow. Blachowicz doesn’t seem to have any idea what to do. Not a lot of action but a big round for Teixeira who clearly wins it.
Round 2
A lot more striking in this round. Teixeira looks for the single leg but Blachowicz defends this time. Blachowicz connects with a combination. Teixeira blitzes in and goes for the takedown. They clinch before returning to striking. Blachowicz defends another takedown attempt. Teixeira catches and hurts Blachowicz with a left hook! Blachowicz recovers quickly and lands some straights. He pulls guard for a submission but Teixeira is not in any trouble. He takes Blachowicz’s back and flattens him out before sinking in the rear naked choke! We have a new light heavyweight champion!
Official Result: Glover Teixeira defeats Jan Blachowicz via submission (R2, 3:02).
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HUUUUUGE early takedown for @GloverTeixeira 😤
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UNDISPUTED CHAMP AT 42 YEARS OLD!!!! 🏆
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It's never too late to become CHAMPION OF THE WORLD 🌎
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🗣 Never give up on your dreams!
A powerful message from @GloverTeixeira 🇧🇷
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ANDDDDD NEWWWWWWW 🏆
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This is @GloverTeixeira's house 🏠
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