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Jon Jones Dismissive About Both Cormier And Teixeira Threats
Should he get past Alexander Gustafsson this weekend in the UFC 165 main event, Jon Jones and the UFC will have to find the next suitable title challenger. Right now, the UFC has stated that Glover Teixeira is next and UFC President Dana White also hinted that Daniel Cormier may be able to jump the […]
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Glover Planning On Challenging Jones vs. Gustafsson Winner
“I expect this to be a tough fight, but I believe Jones is more complete.His wrestling and jiu-jitsu are better, and he will win. I believe he will take [Gustafsson] down and finish [the fight]. That’s the way I see this fight going.” “I don’t know if the UFC will [let me walk in the […]
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QUICK TWITT | Jon Jones: Glover Is A Rampage With Better Grappling
The UFC announced last night that Glover Teixeira will face the winner of this month’s Jones vs. Gustafsson UFC 165 main event. Glover successfully dispatched Ryan Bader with a first round TKO in Brazil to earn the shot. The Champ, Jon Jones, chimed in via twitter with his thoughts on the potential new challenger. Here […]
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Dana White Confirms Title Shot for Glover Teixeira Following Knockout Win Over Ryan Bader
After a thriller of a main event, UFC Fight Night 28 main event winner, Glover Teixeira will get a title shot against the winner of the light-heavyweight title fight headlining the upcoming UFC 165 between Jon Jones takes on Alexander Gustafsson. UFC executive Mark Zelaznik confirmed the news at the post-fight press conference following Wednesday’s card: […]
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Watch Tonights ‘UFC Fight Night 28: Glover vs. Bader’ Post Fight Presser Right Here On BJPENN.COM
Immediately following tonight’s UFC Fight Night 28 event on Fox Sports 1, BJPENN.COM will host a live broadcast of the official UFC post-fight press conference. The media-only event will take place behind the curtains at the Mineirinho Arena in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The same venue that host’s tonight’s event. Approximately 30 minutes after […]
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A ‘Pissed’ Ryan Bader Ready To Derail Glover Teixeira’s Title Aspirations
“It pisses me off that everyone is overlooking me. He’s talking about a title shot, other people are talking about a title shot. Fans are saying I don’t have a chance and how good the fight is going to be between [Teixeira] and Jones. But he has a tough fight ahead of him on Sept. […]
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Machida: Glover Teixeira Can Beat Jon Jones
“I believe Glover is the next champion. I don’t see anyone in the light heavyweight division to stop Glover Teixeira. Not even Jon Jones. We train together for a long time. To do well against him, you really, really need to know what you’re doing. He’s too strong for this division. He’s a heavyweight, and […]
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PHOTO | Glover Teixeira & Ryan Bader Staredown At Today’s Fight Night 28 Weigh-ins
Tomorrow night’s main event fighters, Glover Teixeria and Ryan Bader, shared an intense staredown at today’s official ‘UFC Fight Night 28″ weigh-ins. The winner of this pivotal light-heavyweight matchup will likely find themselves very near a title shot. Who ya got?
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Glover Teixeira wants to fight Jon Jones for title, not Gustafsson
UFC light heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) says he would rather fight “Bones” as opposed to “The Mauler”, should he earn a 205-pound title fight with an impressive victory over Ryan Bader (15-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) this Wednesday at UFC Fight Night 28. Texeira will look to follow the advice given to him by […]
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Joey Beltran vs. Fabio Maldonado set for UFC Fight Night 29
MMAFighting.com has learned with sources close to the UFC that “The Mexicutioner” Joey Beltran (14-8 MMA, 4-5 UFC) is heading to Brazil for a light heavyweight showdown against Sao Paulo native Fabio Maldonado (19-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC). Beltran is coming off a unanimous decision win over Igor Pokrajac at December’s UFC on FX event in […]
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With Win Over Bader, Teixeira Next For Title Shot
With Lyoto Machida losing his fight against Phil Davis last weekend, the UFC can now push another fighter in the former champions number one contender slot. That man is apparently, Chuck Liddell protegé, Glover Teixeira. According to UFC executive, Marshall Zelaznik, if Glover can beat Ryan Bader impressively in their scheduled September 4th bout he […]
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12 Fight Lineup Official For ‘UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. Bader’
UFC officials have announced the official bout order and twelve fight lineup for ‘UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeiria vs. Bader.’ UFC Fight Night 28 is set to go down from the Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil on September 4. The event will air live and free on Fox Sports 1. […]
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Roy Jones Jr. vs. ‘Rampage’ Jackson boxing match targeted for year-end PPV
Yes, you read correctly. Viacom is planning to use their newly signed fighter, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, by pitting him in a boxing match against Roy Jones Jr. According to sources, former UFC light heavyweight champion “Rampage” Jackson (32-11 MMA) and former multi weight-class boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. (56-8 Boxing) are being targeted to compete […]
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Liddell Would Be Shocked If Jones Can Stay On Glover Teixeira
“He’s a tough kid. If you shoot on him, you better watch out, his submissions are legit. I got even more confidence watching Jones fight Chael, when he started getting hit a little bit and he decided to shoot. If he does that to Glover, he’s going to be in a lot of trouble. I […]
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More Than Training Partners: Teixeira vs. Machida Will Never Happen Says Glover
“I have no problem fighting someone I train with. I train with many of the fighters in my division, and I’m friends with most of them. I love [Antonio] Rogerio [Nogueira] and “Feijao,” and if I had the choice, I would rather not face them. In Lyoto’s case, it goes beyond that. I’ve been in […]
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Glover Teixeira The Man To Beat Jon Jones, Says Coach
“I think Jon Jones is great. I think anyone’s beatable. A couple of people have come close, maybe if that armbar was a little better from Vitor, or if Lyoto stayed a little more aggressive with his punches, anybody can get beat. If anybody could hit him in the chin just right that would be […]
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Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson Signs Contract with Bellator MMA
Quinton Jackson (32-11) has been relatively quiet lately as the often outspoken former light-heavyweight champion opted not to renew his UFC contract after his last bout, a losing effort against Glover Teixeira, his third in a row. Now, the 34-year old Tennessee native has signed a contract with Bellator MMA, per sources close to […]
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VIDEO | UFC 160: Glover Teixeira vs. James Te Huna Preview
Knockout artists Glover Teixeira and James Te Huna will be looking to add another finish to their impressive resumes when they meet inside the Octagon at UFC 160.
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Jeremy Stephens vs. Estevan Payan Official For UFC 160 | UFC News
Former UFC lightweight Jeremy ‘Lil Heathen’ Stephens (20-9) has made the drop to featherweight following a three fight losing streak. Stephens will take on promotional newcomer, Estevan Payan (14-3) at UFC 160. Stephens is returning after a first round knockout loss to Yves Edwards back at UFC on FOX: Henderson vs. Diaz back in […]
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VIDEO | What Did Rampage Say To Glover At Yesterday’s Weigh Ins? | UFC NEWS
There was a heated stare down yesterday between Rampage Jackson and Glover Teixeira, but until the UFC released this behind the scenes video we had no idea what Rampage was saying! Check it out and enjoy!
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Rampage Knows Teixeira Plans On Taking Him Down | UFC NEWS
“I could get excited about this type of fight, but it has been brought to my attention from my management and stuff that — and they check stuff out — that it shows Glover is really doing a lot of work on planning to take me down and holding me against the cage … stuff […]
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Rampage: UFC won’t let me wear Reebok in the cage | UFC NEWS
By Evan Stoumbelis Rampage Jackson says he has a new reason for leaving the UFC after his upcoming fight against Glover Teixeira at UFC on Fox 6 in Chicago. Rampage says that UFC refuses to let him wear Reebok apparel in the Octagon, after recently inking a deal with Reebok, Rampage wants to represent his […]
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VIDEO | Glover Teixeira Talks Rampage Fight, Ready For Anyone In The UFC | UFC NEWS
Top UFC light-heavyweight prospect, Glover Teixeira, sits down to discuss his UFC on FOX 6 bout with Rampage Jackson, training with Lyoto Machida and more in this video.
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Wanting To Go Out With A Bang, Rampage Jackson Issues Warning To Glover Teixeira
“I was training my ass off cause this is my last fight in the UFC. You don’t think I wanna go out with a bang? You don’t think I wanna go out with a bang? I wanna go out with a knockout. I haven’t knocked somebody out in so long. Glover is in so much […]
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Glover Teixeira training with Lyoto Machida for Rampage Jackson fight in Chicago | UFC NEWS
By Evan Stoumbelis UFC light heavyweight Glover Teixeira has enlisted the help of friend and training partner Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida to help him prepare for his January 26th fight against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in Chicago. “I’ll probably train in California, and I think Machida should be there, yes. I’ll train with him a bit […]