Glover Teixeira may be a relative newcomer in the eyes of the mainstream MMA fan, but he’s been around the block.
The Brazilian light heavyweight has been a pro for more than 10 years, but it took him until May to really get widespread recognition after signing with the UFC.
Saturday, Teixeira fights fellow Brazilian Fabio Maldonado at UFC 153 in Rio de Janeiro, where a win could catapult him to the next level of popularity.