5 massive fights UFC fans still have to look forward to before October is out

#2. Petr Yan vs. Cory Sandhagen - UFC bantamweight

With UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling not getting medically cleared to defend his title, the UFC has booked an interim title fight between former champion Petr Yan and top contender Cory Sandhagen.

This matchup screams fight of the night. Both men are two of the most skilled strikers in the division, despite having incredibly different contrasting styles. Cory Sandhagen has an impressive kickboxing background and is a master of utilizing flashy techniques to score big KO finishes.

Petr Yan's base is more centered around Muay Thai and the Russian uses it to great effect. The damage alone that Yan's opponents tend to accumulate is just brutal. He has the proven cardio to continue with it for five full rounds.

Fans can expect a striking masterclass from both men, although it remains to be seen whose skillset is superior to the other.

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#1. Jan Blachowicz vs. Glover Teixeira - UFC light heavyweight

UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz has repeatedly defied the odds to not only claim the 205-pound belt, but to also defend it. He now faces off against an opponent who has also been written off in the past. However, rather than wilt, Glover Teixeira has continuosly risen to the occasion.

This will be Glover Teixeira's second title shot and most likely his last. In 2014, Teixeira faced off against former champion Jon Jones. Like many before and after him, the Brazilian came up short.

After that, he bounced between wins and losses. That was, until 2019, when Teixeira submitted Karl Roberson, which would be his first win in an impressive five-fight winning streak that now sees him facing off against Jan Blachowicz.

UFC Fight Night Santos v Teixeira

Blachowicz himself is on a five-fight winning streak, although it is also worth noting he has only lost one of his last 10 fights. Amongst his recent victories are wins against Israel Adesanya, Dominick Reyes and Jared Cannonier.

Unfortunately, one of these UFC veterans' winning streaks has to go. However, fans can rest assured that they will no doubt be treated to an incredible display of skill and violence from both men before the fight is up.