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Glover Teixeira Positive For COVID-19, Thiago Santos Fight Rescheduled

Light-heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira has tested positive for coronavirus and therefore will no longer be fighting Thiago Santos on September 12 according to a report from Combate that reads. “The Brazilian duel between Thiago Marreta and Glover Teixeira, which would be the main UFC fight scheduled for September 12 in Las Vegas (USA), will no […]

Light-heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira has tested positive for coronavirus and therefore will no longer be fighting Thiago Santos on September 12 according to a report from Combate that reads.

“The Brazilian duel between Thiago Marreta and Glover Teixeira, which would be the main UFC fight scheduled for September 12 in Las Vegas (USA), will no longer happen on this date. The Combat found out exclusively that Glover Teixeira was diagnosed with Covid-19 in an examination done this week in the USA, and the result of which was revealed to the athlete on Wednesday. With that, the fight was postponed to October 3.”

Teixeira-Santos will likely decide who is next in line for the winner of Dominick Reyes vs. Jan Blachowicz who square off at UFC 253 for the currently vacant light-heavyweight title.

The 40-year-old Brazilian is currently on a four-fight winning streak. Last time out Teixeira pulled off a significant upset when he dominated former title challenger Anthony Smith on route to a fifth-round stoppage victory. Prior to that, he picked up wins over Karl Roberson, Ion Cutelaba, and Nikita Krylov.

Santos is fighting for the first time since losing a controversial split decision against former light-heavyweight king Jon Jones at UFC 239 in July 2019. During the fight ‘Marreta’ sustained a torn left LCL, PCL, MCL, meniscus and cracked Tibia along with a partially torn right ACL – he has been healing up ever since.

Updated UFC Card For October 3.

Irene Aldana vs. Holly Holm

Germaine de Randamie vs. Julianna Pena

Andrei Arlovski vs. Tanner Boser

Beneil Dariush vs. Charles Oliveira

Carlos Condit vs. Court McGee

Loma Lookboonmee vs. Jinh Yu Frey

Yorgan De Castro vs. Carlos Felipe

Heili Alateng vs. Casey Kenney

Tom Breese vs. Roman Kopylov

Josh Culibao vs. Charles Jourdain

Glover Teixeira vs. Thiago Santos

Who do you think wins on October 3? Glover Teixeira or Thiago Santos?

Thiago Santos vs. Glover Teixeira To Headline on September 12

Thiago Santos will make his return to the octagon against Glover Teixeira on September 12 in a battle between two of the very best in the light-heavyweight division. Brett Okamoto of ESPN broke news of the Santos vs. Teixeira matchup last night, he wrote on social media. “Breaking: UFC in the process of finalizing Glover […]

“Breaking: UFC in the process of finalizing Glover Teixeira vs. Thiago Santos to headline event on Sept. 12, per sources.”

Breaking: UFC in the process of finalizing Glover Teixeira vs. Thiago Santos to headline event on Sept. 12, per sources. pic.twitter.com/TRdt06NyGB

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 7, 2020

The winner will likely become next in line for a shot at 205lb champion Jon Jones should he choose to continue fighting in the UFC. Jones has previously said he wishes to relinquish his title and sit out until the promotion pays him fairly. If his title does become vacant it seems likely the UFC will make a fight between Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz for the belt. The winner of that fight will then have to face off against either Santos or Teixeira in their first defence.

Santos is returning to the cage for the first time since dropping a split decision against Jones in June 2019. The Brazilian tore multiple ligaments in his left knee in the bout and has only just got back to full fitness. Santos is currently ranked #2 at light-heavyweight and holds several high-profile wins over the likes of Jan Blachowicz, Jimi Manuwa, Anthony Smith, and Jack Hermansson.

Teixeira has been super active lately, he currently rides a four-fight win streak. The 40-year-old Brazilian picked up a huge win against Anthony Smith at UFC Jacksonville earlier this year. Teixeira put a brutal beating on Smith in a fight he was an underdog heading into. He now sits at #5 in the division and on the cusp of another light-heavyweight title shot if he can get by Santos.

Who wins on September 12? Thiago Santos or Glover Teixeira?

Report: Glover Teixeira vs. Thiago Santos to Headline UFC Event on September 12

The UFC is finalizing a matchup between Glover Teixeira and Thiago Santos to headline a Sept. 12 event, per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto . MMA Fighting confirmed Okamoto’s report and noted that UFC Apex in Las Vegas is the expected venue…

Thiago Santos vs. Glover Teixeira On Tap For UFC Event On Sept. 12

The return bout for Thiago Santos has been set and it’s against Glover Teixeira. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that the UFC is closing in on finalizing a light heavyweight scrap between Santos and Teixeira. This will headline a UFC Fight Nig…

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Glover Teixeira Wants To Fight Jan Blachowicz Next, Targeting Title

Glover Teixeira believes he and Jan Blachowicz should fight next. Teixeira is on a four-fight winning streak following his latest TKO victory over Anthony Smith at UFC Jacksonville last month. Blachowicz, meanwhile, has won seven of his last eight fights and has been campaigning to fight current light heavyweight champion Jon Jones next. However, there […]

Glover Teixeira believes he and Jan Blachowicz should fight next.

Teixeira is on a four-fight winning streak following his latest TKO victory over Anthony Smith at UFC Jacksonville last month.

Blachowicz, meanwhile, has won seven of his last eight fights and has been campaigning to fight current light heavyweight champion Jon Jones next.

However, there is uncertainty when it comes to Jones. “Bones” is currently embroiled in a spat with the UFC over fighter pay and even claimed he was vacating his title as he planned on taking time away from the sport.

There has been no real update since as to whether Jones has actually vacated his title. But in the meantime, Teixeira wants to face Blachowicz as he feels they are more deserving than anyone else to potentially face Jones next should he continue fighting.

“In my opinion, I’m looking forward to fighting for the title,” Teixeira told MMA Junkie. “I want to fight Jan Blachowicz because we’re both coming from – I mean, I come from four wins in a row, I believe he coming from four, five wins in a row something like that and who am I to say who’s going to fight next?”

Teixeira: Reyes, Santos Had Their Shot At Jones

Of course, Dominick Reyes was the last to fight Jones as he lost a close unanimous decision verdict back at UFC 247 in February. Many observers felt he did enough to win on the night as “The Devastator” has also since been campaigning to face Jones next in a rematch.

But as far as Teixeira is concerned, the likes of Reyes and Thiago Santos have already had their chance and should face each other to determine the next challenger after his fight with Blachowicz.

“Those guys had their chance,” Teixeira added. “They went in there, they fought for the title and they lost and they gotta come back and we fight to get back in there again. You don’t get rematches for a title unless you’re the champion.”

“I think me and Blachowicz, we should fight and those guys have to fight to get wins, maybe Thiago and Reyes have to fight to see who’s gonna win and who’s gonna fight for the title next.”

Do you agree with the Brazilian?

Glover Teixeira Wants Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Title Bout Against Jan Blachowicz

If Jon Jones goes through with vacating the UFC light heavyweight gold, he wants dibs on a vacant title bout. Teixeira seemingly turned back the clock on May 13. He went one-on-one with Anthony Smith in the main event of a UFC card held in Jacksonville…

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