
Glover Teixeira
- Light Heavyweight
- 6'2", 205 lbs.
- Ruas Vale Tudo
- Birth DateOctober 28, 1979 (Age: 33)
- CountryBRAZIL
- StanceOrthodox
- Reach76.0"
Career Stats
| WINS | LOSSES | DRAWS |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 2 | 0 |
Fight Result Details
| (T)KO | SUBMISSION |
|---|---|
| 13 - 1 | 6 - 0 |
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| Fight History | ||||||
| DATE | EVENT | OPPONENT | RESULT | DECISION | RND | TIME |
| Sep 4, 2013 | UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. Bader | Ryan Bader | Win | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:55 |
| May 25, 2013 | UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2 | James Te-Huna | Win | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | 1 | 2:38 |
| Jan 26, 2013 | UFC on FOX 6: Johnson vs. Dodson | Quinton Jackson | Win | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| Oct 13, 2012 | UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar | Fabio Maldonado | Win | TKO - Doctor's Stoppage | 2 | 5:00 |
| May 26, 2012 | UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Mir | Kyle Kingsbury | Win | Submission (Arm Triangle) | 1 | 1:53 |
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
On Wednesday: UFC Fight Night 28
about 27 days ago | ESPN.com -
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 - more


