Highly-touted light-heavyweight prospect Glover Teixeira backed up the hype at UFC 153, finishing Fabio Maldonado at the end of the second round via doctor’s stoppage.
The Brazilian has proven to be a well-rounded threat, showing great striking skills against Maldonado, whom he out struck 117 to 14.
Showing that he’s a force to be reckoned with at 205, Teixeira definitely deserves a jump up in competition for his next bout.
Let’s take a look at who might be up next for this rising MMA star.