Anthony Johnson and Glover Teixeira will collide in the co-main event of UFC 202 for a light heavyweight tilt carrying strong title implications. Both men are rebounding from abortive title runs, Teixeira falling to Jon Jones back in 2014, Johnson coming up short opposite Daniel Cormier in 2015.
Since suffering through those respective disappointments, both Johnson and Teixeira have regained momentum. Johnson has won his two most recent bouts via knockout, while Teixeira enters Saturday’s contest riding a three-fight win streak.
The competitive pairing presents myriad potential outcomes with both men regarded as efficacious fight-finishers and high-action competitors. Both are especially efficient knockout-hunters, the two combining to turn off the lights of 30 fellow mixed martial artists.
Beyond the striking arena where both fighters thrive, intriguing matchups of grappling, submissions and strategy will play out to determine the fight’s outcome. Read on to see who has the edge where and how the contest is likely to conclude.