UFC Light Heavyweight Bout: Quinton Jackson vs. Glover Teixeira
Odds: (+240 Jackson /-310 Teixeira )
Betting Pick: Teixeira
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In the semi-main event, former PRIDE and UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will square off against devastating Brazilian slugger Glover Teixeira. In his prime, Rampage was a feared striker and wrestler who could hang with anyone, but this could well be his last fight. Is there enough left in his tank for a vintage Rampage performance, or will Teixeira cement his status as a top contender with a win over a former champion?
Glover Teixeira is one of the UFC’s most exciting Light Heavyweight prospects. His striking is extremely good and he has a decent ground game to back it up. He has been fighting for years and has not lost since 2005, but Rampage is easily the most accomplished opponent he has ever faced. On the plus side, Rampage will probably be willing to stand and trade with him, and Teixeira shines against anyone foolish enough to present him a target.
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was once a dominant Light Heavyweight in both PRIDE and UFC. His mixture of knockout punching, clinch control, and general toughness made him one of the best 205 pounders in the world. While he has definitely lost a step since his prime, he still has heavy hands and a wealth of experience that makes him adept at bullying opponents from the inside. Against Teixeira, I think he’d be unwise to stand and box like he did back in the day against Chuck Liddell. His best bet is to try to use his physicality to force his way inside where he can control the fight against the cage and use dirty boxing.
Ultimately, I think Rampage’s day is unfortunately over. He was one of the most exciting and dominant Light Heavyweights in the world, but Teixeira represents a new generation of stars. I think Rampage will show a willingness to go toe to toe with Teixeira and will wind up paying for it. Rampage is tough, but his chin isn’t invulnerable, and eventually I think Teixeira will find a way to exploit it. Teixeira by T/KO.
Prediction: Glover Teixeira by second round T/KO.
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