It seems that UFC 267 will still have its bantamweight title fight, albeit an interim one.
After champion Aljamain Sterling was forced to leave his rematch against Petr Yan because of a neck injury, ESPN reported that top contender Cory Sandhagen had agreed to step in on short notice for an interim title fight.
UFC is moving forward with an interim bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen at UFC 267 on Oct. 30, Dana White told @bokamotoESPN.
Reigning champion Aljamain Sterling was scheduled to defend his title against Yan, but failed to receive medical clearance.