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Dana White Declares Glover Teixeira Gets Next UFC Light Heavyweight Title Shot

BAD MMA News — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 07:04:53 +0000

It only makes sense that Glover Teixeira , following Wednesday night’s first-round finish of Ryan Bader at UFC Fight Night 28 in Brazil, would be granted the next shot at the UFC light heavyweight championship, and now it is a reality. UFC executive Marshall Zelaznik announced at the post-fight press conference in Belo Horizonte that Teixeira is next in line. “Dana confirmed it; Glover gets the next title shot,” said Zelaznik. Teixeira has won 20 consecutive fights overall and his first five in the Octagon

Dana White Declares Glover Teixeira Gets Next UFC Light Heavyweight Title Shot – MMA Weekly

Watch the Yuri Villefort vs. Sean Spencer UFC Fight Night Prelim Video Live Wednesday at 4:30pm ET

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 14:31:05 +0000

Watch the Yuri Villefort vs. Sean Spencer UFC Fight Night 28 prelim bout streaming live from Belo Horizonte in Brazil on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on MMAWeekly.com .

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UFC Fight Night 28 weigh-in photos: An MMAjunkie.com image gallery

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 02:00:00 +0000

BELO HORIZONTE – MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today’s official fighter weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 28, where all 22 fighters successfully made weight for Saturday’s card. Check out a photo gallery of all the fighters inside.

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UFC Fight Night 28 preview: 25 pre-fight facts for ‘Teixeira vs. Bader’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0000

he UFC returns to Brazil for the fifth time this year for Wednesday’s “UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. Bader” event at Mineirinho Arena in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Here are 25 facts about the event.

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Report: Sicilia out, Edimilson Souza in vs. Felipe Arantes at UFC Fight Night 28

BAD MMA News — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:15:00 +0000

The UFC’s next trip to Brazil in a month has seen a change to its preliminary card lineup – again. Sam Sicilia (11-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) has been forced out of a featherweight bout against Felipe Arantes (15-5-1 MMA, 2-1-1 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 28 and will be replaced by promotional newcomer Edimilson Souza (12-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC). The change was reported by Brazilian news outlet Globo , but has not yet been made official by the UFC. UFC Fight Night 28 takes place Sept. 4 at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The six-fight main card airs on FOX Sports 1 as the third UFC event set for the new cable network.

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Report: Sicilia out, Edimilson Souza in vs. Felipe Arantes at UFC Fight Night 28 – MMA Junkie

‘Strong victory’ at UFC Fight Night 28 likely earns Glover Teixeira title shot

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 12:15:00 +0000

RIO DE JANEIRO – If Glover Teixeira (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) plays his cards right, his next fight may earn him a shot at the UFC’s light heavyweight title. UFC exec Marshall Zelaznik revealed at Saturday night’s post-UFC 163 press conference in Rio de Janeiro that UFC President Dana White and matchmaker Joe Silva told him an impressive win by Teixeira in his upcoming bout with Ryan Bader (15-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) could earn him a crack at the belt. “Dana and Joe have confirmed with a strong victory by Glover that he probably gets the winner of the Jon Jones fight,” Zelaznik said. Teixeira and Bader meet in the headlining bout of next month’s UFC Fight Night 28 event, which takes place Sept. 4 at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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UFC Fight Night 28 headliner Glover Teixeira: ‘I’m ready to fight for the title’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:00:00 +0000

While he’s had just four fights in the UFC, Glover Teixeira ‘s incredible power and craft submission skills have already made him a top contender in the promotion’s light-heavyweight division. While the humble 33-year-old hasn’t yet pressed the issue, he wants to make sure everyone understands it’s not because he’s not ready for the challenge. “When I said I didn’t think I had done enough to earn a title shot , it wasn’t because of my confidence or my skills,” Teixeira told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). “When I said that, it’s because I’m new in the company. But I think I have the skills to go over there today and fight for the title and fight Jon Jones .” Teixeira (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) can certainly take a step in that direction in September, when meets Ryan Bader (15-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) in the headlining bout of UFC Fight Night 28, which takes place at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It’s Teixeira’s first time headlining a UFC event, and while the Brazilian-born fighter is always one to keep his emotions in check, he admits it’s a special opportunity. “Some people, the way I talk, they can’t tell my emotions,” Teixeira admitted. “But I’m very excited to be in this main event

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Felipe Arantes replaces Godofredo Pepey, meets Sam Sicilia at UFC Fight Night 28

BAD MMA News — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 01:05:00 +0000

With Godofredo Pepey (9-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) forced to bow out of a planned meeting with featherweight Sam Sicilia (11-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC), Felipe Arantes (15-5-1 MMA, 2-1-1 UFC) has agreed to take place at September’s “UFC Fight Night 28: Teixeira vs. Bader” event. UFC officials today announced the new matchup. Featuring a light-heavyweight headliner between Glover Teixeira and Ryan Bader , UFC Fight Night 28 (formerly know as UFC on FOX Sports 1 3) takes place Sept. 4 at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The evening’s main cards airs on FOX Sports 1. Arantes vs

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Martins-Hernandez set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 3; Assuncao-Dillashaw on hold

BAD MMA News — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:00:00 +0000

The UFC on FOX Sports 1 3 card set for September in Brazil continues to fill out with the addition of a bantamweight contest. According to a report from Globo , Lucas Martins (13-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) will welcome UFC newcomer Ramiro Hernandez (13-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC) in Belo Horizonte. UFC officials have not yet announced the new fight booking. UFC on FOX Sports 1 3 takes place Sept.

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UFC on FOX Sports 1 3 official for Brazil with Bader-Teixeira, Okami-Souza

BAD MMA News — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:15:00 +0000

The UFC’s third event in less than a three-week span on the new FOX Sports 1 cable channel is official for Brazil. UFC on FOX Sports 1 3 will take place in Belo Horizonte with a main event between light heavyweights Ryan Bader (15-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Glover Teixeira (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC). The co-main event will feature middleweights Yushin Okami (29-7 MMA, 13-4 UFC) and Ronaldo Souza (18-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC). Also official for the show is a flyweight bout between Joseph Benavidez (18-3 MMA, 5-1 UFC) and Jussier Formiga (15-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC). UFC officials made the card’s location and top-billed fights official overnight.

UFC on FOX Sports 1 3 official for Brazil with Bader-Teixeira, Okami-Souza – MMA Junkie