Tag: Glover

Dana White: Shogun Would Rather Be Cut Than Have to Fight Glover Teixeira

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua could be playing a little “Duck, Duck, Goose” with UFC newcomer Glover Teixeira. The former UFC light heavyweight champion was initially scheduled to face Thiago Silva in the UFC on FOX 3 main event slated …

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua could be playing a little “Duck, Duck, Goose” with UFC newcomer Glover Teixeira. The former UFC light heavyweight champion was initially scheduled to face Thiago Silva in the UFC on FOX 3 main event slated for August 4, but an injury sustained during training forced Silva off the card. With the main […]

Glover Teixeira Wants to Avoid Fighting Teammate Lyoto Machida

Glover Teixeira’s recent win over Kyle Kingsbury put the rest of the light heavyweight division on notice, and some fans already consider him to be a legitimate contender. The Brazilian, who has spent 10 years in the sport, made his UFC debut thi…

Glover Teixeira’s recent win over Kyle Kingsbury put the rest of the light heavyweight division on notice, and some fans already consider him to be a legitimate contender. The Brazilian, who has spent 10 years in the sport, made his UFC debut this past weekend at UFC 146. The win extended his professional record to […]

UFC Negotiations Underway, Glover Teixeira Wants to Fight the Best

Just a week ago, Glover Teixeira was enjoying the warm and inviting weather of his native Brazil. Now, the top light heavyweight prospect is shoveling snow out of his driveway in Connecticut. It’s times like these that the scenic surroundings of …

Just a week ago, Glover Teixeira was enjoying the warm and inviting weather of his native Brazil. Now, the top light heavyweight prospect is shoveling snow out of his driveway in Connecticut. It’s times like these that the scenic surroundings of his home country make him especially nostalgic, but Teixeira wouldn’t trade the imperative move for […]