WOW! Entire Crowd Sings ‘Happy Birthday’ During the UFC 267 Press Conference

Published 10/29/2021, 5:10 AM EDT

Glover Teixeira will take on Jan Blachowicz for the light heavyweight gold at UFC 267. This intriguing title fight will headline the main event at the pay-per-view in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Ahead of the event, the light heavyweight combatants appeared at the official press conference on Thursday. While the press conference was about to end the UFC supremo, Dana White asked the media people for any last question. To which a journalist responded, “Dana, we gotta sing happy birthday to Glover.”

And the crowd sang the ‘Happy Birthday’ song to Teixeira.

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Surprisingly, Jan Blachowicz also joined the crowd and wished the title challenger, who turned 42. Both the men shared a hearty moment at the conference.

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However, this won’t be the same case when the light heavyweight giants meet inside the cage. So here’s a brief overview of the amazing light heavyweight title clash.

UFC 267: Jan Blachowicz vs Glover Teixeira- Battle of the Giants

42-year-old Glover Teixeira has an impressive professional fight record of 32-7. He has finished 18 of his opponents via knockout and nine via submissions. However, the veteran has yet to claim a UFC gold strap. At UFC 267, he will seek to do so and make sure his second title fight is a success.

He will enter the fight on the back of five wins. On the other hand, Jan Blachowicz (28-8) is undefeated in five of his previous bouts and has one successful title defense under his name.

Coming to the veteran classic bout, Blachowicz is a skilled striker and has got a lot of power in his gloves. His two knockout losses are a testament to his strong chin. However, the 42-year-old might be a tough fight for Blachowicz, as he has brushed his shoulders with similar fighters and conquered them.

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While Teixeira will have to look out for Blachowicz’s strong body kicks, ‘The Polish Power’ will have to ensure his takedown defense is on point.

It won’t be a walk in the park to find an early finish for both the veterans. Hence, the fight might turn out to be a long contest that will need the judges to declare a winner.

What are your predictions for the light heavyweight battle? Let us know in the comments below.

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Afnan Chougle is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. Besides writing, this Media graduate is an integral part of the digital web stories team for combat sports. Before joining EssentiallySports, Afnan gained valuable experience as an intern at Jiostudios Production House.

WOW! Entire Crowd Sings ‘Happy Birthday’ During the UFC 267 Press Conference

UFC 267: Jan Blachowicz vs Glover Teixeira- Battle of the Giants

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