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Glover Teixeira

  • Light Heavyweight
  • 6'2", 205 lbs.
  • Ruas Vale Tudo
  • Birth DateOctober 28, 1979 (Age: 33)
  • CountryBRAZIL
  • StanceOrthodox
  • Reach76.0"

Career Stats

WINSLOSSESDRAWS
2220

Fight Result Details

(T)KOSUBMISSION
13 - 16 - 0

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    UPCOMING FIGHT - UFC PPV: NEWARK

    Light Heavyweight
    Newark
    Sat, Feb 1
    Jones

    (19-1-0)
    VS
    Teixeira

    (22-2-0)

    Fight Card »Event »

    JONESTALE OF THE TAPETEIXEIRA
    Wrestling, Muay ThaiFighting Style
    6'4"Height6'2"
    205 lbs.Weight205 lbs.
    MMA Live Extra: Top 5 Fighters in 2013
    Fight History
    DATEEVENTOPPONENTRESULTDECISIONRNDTIME
    Sep 4, 2013UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. BaderRyan BaderWinKO/TKO12:55
    May 25, 2013UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2James Te-HunaWinSubmission (Guillotine Choke)12:38
    Jan 26, 2013UFC on FOX 6: Johnson vs. DodsonQuinton JacksonWinDecision - Unanimous35:00
    Oct 13, 2012UFC 153: Silva vs. BonnarFabio MaldonadoWinTKO - Doctor's Stoppage25:00
    May 26, 2012UFC 146: dos Santos vs. MirKyle KingsburyWinSubmission (Arm Triangle)11:53

    Complete Fight History »

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    1. State of the light heavyweights

      Stream-of-consciousness-style thoughts on Jon Jones versus Alexander Gustafsson, followed by a light heavyweight edition of Pretenders and Contenders. Let’s go. I scored the title fight in favor of Gustafsson 48-47.

      about 4 days ago | Brett Okamoto | Mixed Martial Arts Blog
    2. Jones to defend UFC title against Teixeira

      UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones' next title defense will come against No. 1 contender Glover Teixeira, likely on Feb. 1 in Newark, N.J.

      about 5 days ago | Brett Okamoto | ESPN.com
    3. UFC co-owner OK with scoring, Jones win

      UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta says he scored the light heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson on Saturday in favor of Jones and sees no contrive over the decision.

      about 7 days ago | Brett Okamoto | ESPN.com
    4. Jones showed heart against Gustafsson

      TORONTO -- Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones asked for an opponent who could push him to the limit. Jones got what he asked for Saturday night at UFC 165 in Alexander Gustafsson.

      about 9 days ago | Franklin McNeil | Mixed Martial Arts Blog
    5. With confidence in check, Teixeira eyes title

      Long before facing Ryan Bader on Sept. 4, landing a UFC light heavyweight title shot was something Glover Teixeira was confident he would achieve. His confidence, however, didn’t end there.

      about 13 days ago | Franklin McNeil | Mixed Martial Arts Blog
    6. UFC Fight Night 28 Report Card

      Josh Gross rates the performances of UFC Fight Night 28/Bellator 98 fighters.

      about 22 days ago | Josh Gross | ESPN.com
    7. Teixeira living up to his reputation

      Glover Teixeira's quest to the UFC light heavyweight championship has taken on a predatory tone. That's why the 33-year-old Brazilian will pay a visit to Toronto the night of Sept.

      about 26 days ago | Josh Gross | Mixed Martial Arts Blog
    8. Teixeira proves he's worthy of contender spot

      Light heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira overcame a few tense moments before knocking out Ryan Bader in front of his hometown crowd at UFC Fight Night 28.

      about 27 days ago | Franklin McNeil | ESPN.com
    9. On Wednesday: UFC Fight Night 28

      about 27 days ago | ESPN.com
    10. Teixeira, Bader weigh in for Fight Night 28

      Glover Teixeira made weight Tuesday for his UFC Fight Night 28 main-event bout against Ryan Bader.

      about 27 days ago | Franklin McNeil | ESPN.com
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