Glover Teixeira News
UFC Hamburg loses co-main event as Ilir Latifi suffers injury
Drake Riggs - July 5, 2018
The UFC’s next event in Europe continues to lose out on it’s top showcases. After Volkan Oezdemir’s bailing to fight Alexander Gustafsson, another loss has come for UFC Hamburg. It just gets worse and worse for the UFC’s return to Germany as although they are retaining their headliner with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua now taking on the replacement in Anthony Smith, a replacement will quickly need to be found for the co-main event too.
Report | Glover Teixeira vs. Ilir Latifi bout in the works for summer card
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2018
According to a report from Swedish MMA publication Kimura.se, a clash between top light heavyweight contenders Ilir Latifi and Glover Teixeira is in the works for a summer UFC card. While the setting for this compelling bout has not yet been finalized, the report suggests those details will be worked out in the coming days. BREAKING NEWS: Sources to Kimura can confirm that a match-up between Swedens @Latifimma and @gloverteixeira is a DONE DEAL. @arielhelwani @SandhuMMA @mmamania @MMAjunkie @MMAFighting @BloodyElbow @bjpenndotcom https://t.co/X4n0SuBRVz pic.twitter.com/axgCp1g9oJ
Rumor | UFC 224 Could Be Getting a Battle Between Top Light Heavyweights
Drake Riggs - March 1, 2018
The UFC light heavyweight division is all over the place these days. Their champion is moving up to challenge the heavyweight champion, the number one contender might be moving up as well, and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua currently holds the longest winning streak in the division. But the wheels have to keep turning! Word out of the rumor mill is that there is potential for a meeting between former title challenger, Glover Teixeira and the most recent title challenger, Volkan Oezdemir. A report initially came out by Graciemag but Nolan King has since said that nothing is official just yet.
Jimi Manuwa calls for showdown with Glover Teixeira, Teixeira responds
Tom Taylor - December 18, 2017
On Saturday night, on the main card of the stacked UFC on Fox 26, Brazil’s Glover Teixeira reasserted himself as one of the light heavyweight division’s top contenders by smashing the highly-regarded Misha Cirkunov to a first-round TKO. With this win, Teixeira might well have earned himself a shot at the winner of UFC 220’s Daniel Cormier vs. Volkan Oezdemir light heavyweight title fight. That said, he’s still only one win removed from a crushing, knockout loss to Alexander Gustafsson, and so he might still need another win to solidify his title shot.
The UFC announces two big fights for this fall
Chris Taylor - August 5, 2017
The UFC just announced two new exciting fights during tonight’s UFC Fight Night 114 broadcast from Mexico. The first bout announced by the promotion was a key light heavyweight bout featuring former title challenger Glover Teixeira taking on perennial contender Misha Cirkunov.
After eye-poke, Glover Teixeira says he was seeing "three Gustafssons"
Tom Taylor - May 30, 2017
Last weekend, the UFC touched down in Stockholm, Sweden with an exciting 12-fight card. In the main event, the fighting pride of Sweden himself, Alexander Gustafsson, scored an impressive, fifth-round knockout win over the dangerous Glover Teixeira. For Teixeira, things obviously didn’t go as planned – and not only because he got knocked out. The Brazilian finisher also sustained an unfortunate eye-poke mid-way through the fight, which he says affected him significantly, though he does not attribute his loss to this accidental foul.
UFC Stockholm Results: Alexander Gustafsson KO's Glover Teixeira (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 28, 2017
UFC Stockholm Results: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Glover Teixeira A key light heavyweight scrap between former title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Glover Teixeira served as the main event of today’s UFC Fight Night 109 fight card in Stockholm, Sweden.
Glover Teixeira discusses Anthony Johnson's retirement, potential Jimi Manuwa title shot
bjpenndotcom - April 27, 2017
UFC light heavyweight Glover Teixeira is currently gearing up for his May scrap against former light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson in May in Stockholm, however he has been keeping a close eye on the light heavyweight title picture. Recently, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier successfully defended his light heavyweight championship against Anthony Johnson in the main event of UFC 210. Following the fight, Johnson left fight fans stunned as he retired from MMA. This was followed by Daniel Cormier’s post-fight Octagon interview, where he acknowledge Jimi Manuwa, a potential light heavyweight #1 contender who has been calling for a title shot for quite some time.
Glover Teixeira following Chuck Liddell's guidelines for retirement
bjpenndotcom - March 29, 2017
UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell stepped away from the Octagon many years ago following his UFC 115 KO loss to Rich Franklin, which saw him drop his third straight loss. How did Liddell know it was time to retire? In addition to realizing he was past his physical peak, he no longer enjoyed going to the gym and training. Now, years later, Liddell’s protege, Glover Teixeira, is applying the same philosophy to his own career. Despite being a staple of the UFC’s light heavyweight division, many believe Teixeira to be somewhat of a gatekeeper to the top 3 light heavyweights given his losses to Jon Jones, Phil Davis, and most recently Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson.
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Glover Teixeira bout heading to Sweden
Tom Taylor - February 26, 2017
On May 28, the UFC will return to beautiful Stockholm, Sweden with what’s sure to be an exciting night of fights. If there was any worry among the dedicated Swedish fans that the card would be lacking in the big names department, that worry can now be put to bed. According to MMAFighting.com, the card will be headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Brazilian contender Glover Teixeira and Swedish star Alexander Gustafsson. Teixeira will enter this fight having dominated the outmatched Jared Cannonier on the main card of the UFC 208. With this win, the former title challenger rebounded from a crushing, 13-second knockout loss to upcoming title challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Prior to his loss to Johnson, Teixeira was enjoying a nice three-fight win-streak, having tapped Ovince St. Preux, and stopped Patrick Cummins and Rashad Evans with strikes. The 37 year old Brazilian is currently 26-5 overall.
UFC 208 Results: Glover Teixeira defeats Jared Cannonier
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2017
A light heavyweight bout between Glover Teixeira and Jared Cannonier took place during tonight’s UFC 208 main card in Brooklyn. Round one begins and Jared misses with a left to start. Glover presses forward and lands a right hand. Cannonier circles out throws a left. Teixeira responds with a combination and then shoots in and lands a takedown. He begins working from full guard but quickly passes to half guard. Jared scrambles back to the full guard position. Glover lands a left and then passes to half guard. He lands a nice elbow. Glover grabs a hold of his neck and then drops down for a guillotine. It is tight. Jared is able to transition and break free but winds up on the bottom in half guard position. Glover works some left hand from the top. He is working for an arm triangle choke. He lets that go and work some right hands. Glover moves to full mount but Jared quickly scrambles back to half guard. Glover pushes Jared against the fence but Cannonier uses the position to stand up. Jared lands a knee and then an uppercut and Glover wobbles back in retreat. Round one comes to a close.
Glover Teixeira: Jon Jones "doesn't care about the UFC"
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2017
In 2014, streaking light heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira rode a 20-fight win streak into a main event scrap with UFC pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones at UFC 172. While Teixeira had been on a tear since being signed to the UFC, going a perfect 5-0, when he fought Jones for the light heavyweight championship, Jones picked up an impressive unanimous decision win as he defended his belt for the seventh time.
Report: Jimi Manuwa vs. Glover Teixeira Being Targeted for UFC 208 in Anaheim
Tom Taylor - November 28, 2016
Though it is currently without an official headliner, UFC 208 looks to have grown by one massive fight. This fight is expected to pair England’s Jimi Manuwa with Brazil’s Glover Teixeira in a clash of top-ranked light heavyweights. This compelling showdown was first reported to be in the works by FloCombat.com. Should this fight occur, it’ll be a big one for the light heavyweight division, which was recently rocked by the last minute cancellation of a title fight between champion Daniel Cormier and challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson.
Glover Teixeira praises Conor McGregor: "He's like Muhammad Ali"
Tom Taylor - November 25, 2016
Opinions are extremely divided on Conor McGregor, who now holds the UFC’s featherweight and lightweight titles. Some people love his bravado, others find him arrogant. Some people consider him one of the best fighters in the world, others consider him the product of favorable matchmaking. Some people think he deserves all of the mountainous success he’s achieved, others think he’s gotten lucky. When it comes to McGregor, there’s generally no grey area; fans and fellow fighters are divided right down the middle as either supporters or haters. UFC light heavyweight Glover Teixeira falls on the supporter side of the spectrum. In a recent interview with Combate (translated by Bloody Elbow), Teixeira explained his belief that McGregor deserves all the success that he’s achieved, and even compared the Irishman’s fighting style to that of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
Glover Teixeira Recounts KO Loss to Anthony "Rumble" Johnson: He Was the Strongest Guy to Ever Hit Me
Tom Taylor - November 2, 2016
Earlier this year, in the co-main event of the massively hyped UFC 202, Brazilian light heavyweight Glover Teixeira looked to reassert himself as a legitimate title contender with a win over Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Unfortunately for Teixeira, he would instead become the latest man to crumble under Rumble’s legendary punching power. He hit the canvas just 13 seconds into the first round. In a recent interview with AG Fight (via Bloody Elbow), Teixeira recounted this violent loss, explaining that he simply didn’t have time to get to work with his grappling skill.
VIDEO | Glover Teixeira gets workout in the gym of lifelong idol Mike Tyson
Russell Ess - August 2, 2016
UFC light heavyweight Glover Teixeira has a big fight coming up against Anthony Johnson at UFC 202 on August 20.
"Rumble" responds to Teixeira
Chris Taylor - April 17, 2016
Following his first-round knockout victory over Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC on FOX 19, Glover Teixeira decided to call out top contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson for his next fight. Glover asked Johnson “to dance” in his post-fight speech with Joe Rogan.
Twitter reacts to Glover Teixeira's KO win over Rashad Evans
bjpenndotcom - April 16, 2016
In the main event of UFC on FOX 19, Glover Teixeira showed his superhuman knockout power as he knocked Rashad Evans out cold in the 1st round of their headlining bout. Teixeira then proceeded to call out Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson for a #1 contender scrap. Immediately following the KO, fighters took to Twitter to react to the impressive finish!