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Report: Glover Teixeira Out Of UFC On FOX 20

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Glover Teixeira appears on his way out of a fight at UFC on FOX 20 next month.

While nothing has been made official by the UFC concerning Teixeira or his scheduled opponent, Anthony Johnson, MMA Fighting is reporting that the Brazilian has now withdrawn from the event.

Johnson was reported to be out due to an injury earlier this month.

“I’m prepared, and I spent a lot of money bringing guys from Brazil to help me,” Teixeira said. “For sure, I’d like to stay on the card.”

The bout was set to possibly determine the next contender to the light heavyweight title on July 23 from Chicago. The card features Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchenko.

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Glover Teixeira appears on his way out of a fight at UFC on FOX 20 next month.

While nothing has been made official by the UFC concerning Teixeira or his scheduled opponent, Anthony Johnson, MMA Fighting is reporting that the Brazilian has now withdrawn from the event.

Johnson was reported to be out due to an injury earlier this month.

“I’m prepared, and I spent a lot of money bringing guys from Brazil to help me,” Teixeira said. “For sure, I’d like to stay on the card.”

The bout was set to possibly determine the next contender to the light heavyweight title on July 23 from Chicago. The card features Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchenko.

Report: Anthony Johnson Pulls Out Of UFC On FOX 20 Fight With Glover Teixeira

Another one bites the dust.

According to a report at MMAFighting.com, UFC Light Heavyweight contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson has pulled out of his scheduled fight against Glover Teixeira at the upcoming UFC On FOX 20 event.

Johnson, who was set…

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Another one bites the dust.

According to a report at MMAFighting.com, UFC Light Heavyweight contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson has pulled out of his scheduled fight against Glover Teixeira at the upcoming UFC On FOX 20 event.

Johnson, who was set to come into what was a striking fans dream match against Teixeira fresh off of two consecutive knockout victories over Ryan Bader and Jimi Manuwa, pulled out of the fight due to undisclosed reasons. Teixeira was coming into the fight off of finishes of Rashad Evans, Patrick Cummins and Ovince Saint Preux.

UFC On FOX 20 is scheduled to take place on July 23, 2016 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Report: Anthony Johnson Forced Out Of Fight With Glover Teixeira

Unfortunate news has come to fruition earlier today (June 18, 2016), as MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani has reported that highly-ranked light heavyweight contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson was forced out of his upcoming bout with fellow former title challenger Glover Teixeira which was slated for July 23, 2016. Helwani took to his official Twitter account to break

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Unfortunate news has come to fruition earlier today (June 18, 2016), as MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani has reported that highly-ranked light heavyweight contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson was forced out of his upcoming bout with fellow former title challenger Glover Teixeira which was slated for July 23, 2016.

Helwani took to his official Twitter account to break the news:

After suffering a submission loss to reigning champion Daniel Cormier in April 2015, Johnson has since bounced back with back-to-back knockout victories over the likes of Jimi Manuwa and previously surging contender Ryan Bader. “Rumble” is widely considered to be one of the most feared strikers in mixed martial arts (MMA).

Teixeira also went through a rough patch, dropping two straight decisions to then champion Jon Jones and Phil Davis in 2014. The Brazilian slugger has since rebounded in an impressive way, scoring three straight stoppage victories Ovince Saint Preux, Patrick Cummins, and most recently former champion Rashad Evans.

A replacement opponent has yet to be named.

Stay tuned to LowKickMMA as more news regarding the situation unfolds.

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Anthony Johnson vs. Glover Teixeira Set For UFC On FOX 20

On Thursday, UFC announced one of the main events scheduled for their upcoming UFC On FOX 20 event.

As noted, Holly Holm is expected to fight in the actual main event of the show, however the fan-favorite main event will likely be the fight that was…

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On Thursday, UFC announced one of the main events scheduled for their upcoming UFC On FOX 20 event.

As noted, Holly Holm is expected to fight in the actual main event of the show, however the fan-favorite main event will likely be the fight that was announced today.

In a striking fans dream match, top-ranked UFC Light Heavyweight contenders Anthony “Rumble” Johnson and Glover Teixeira will meet inside the Octagon live on “big FOX.”

UFC On FOX 20 is scheduled for July 23, 2016.

Anthony Johnson-Glover Teixeira To Collide In The “Windy City”

A matchup of light heavyweight bangers is set for UFC on FOX 20, as Anthony Johnson and Glover Teixeira meet in a No. 1 contender match.

The bout, first reported by “UFC Tonight,” would serve as the co-main event to Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchen…

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A matchup of light heavyweight bangers is set for UFC on FOX 20, as Anthony Johnson and Glover Teixeira meet in a No. 1 contender match.

The bout, first reported by “UFC Tonight,” would serve as the co-main event to Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchenko.

Johnson (21-5) was rumored as a possible replacement for Daniel Cormier last month to meet Jon Jones for the interim light heavyweight title, but surgery kept “Rumble” from taking the contest.

After losing to Cormier for the vacant belt last year, “Rumble” has reeled off back-to-back knockouts of Ryan Bader and Jimi Manuwa.

Teixeira (25-4) is on a three-fight finish streak of his own, including an April knockout of former UFC champion Rashad Evans. The Brazilian has also bested Patrick Cummins and Ovince Saint Preux since back-to-back 2014 decision losses to Phil Davis and Jones.

UFC on FOX 20 takes place July 23 from Chicago.

Anthony Johnson vs. Glover Teixeira Rumored For UFC Chicago

Top UFC light heavyweight Glover Teixeira made a splash when he called out fellow former title challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson following his electric first-round knockout of former champion Rashad Evans in the main event of April 16’s UFC on FOX 19 from Tampa, Florida. And while “Rumble” may be looking for his next title shot

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Top UFC light heavyweight Glover Teixeira made a splash when he called out fellow former title challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson following his electric first-round knockout of former champion Rashad Evans in the main event of April 16’s UFC on FOX 19 from Tampa, Florida.

And while “Rumble” may be looking for his next title shot after two straight knockouts over Ryan Bader and Jimi Manuwa following his failed title bid against current champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 187, it appears as if UFC President Dana White is coming through on his statement that Johnson vs. Teixeira ‘interests him,’ as it was revealed on UFC Tonight that the bout is being targeted for July 23’s UFC on FOX 20 from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Both fighters come in with a ton of momentum from their recent win streaks, with Johnson having the aforementioned two straight victories to run his UFC record to an impressive 5-1 since returning to the promotion in April 2014, while Teixeira has scored three straight finishes over Ovince Saint Preux, Patrick Cummins, and Evans after a two-fight slide against Jon Jones and Phil Davis.

The fight will join the rumored Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchenko women’s bantamweight main event and the reported lightweight bout between Edson Barboza and Gilbert Melendez.

So UFC on FOX 20 could potentially feature a bout for the next light heavyweight title fight from The United Center. Who would you pick in this match-up of lethal 205-pound knockout sluggers?

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