VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Brazilian light heavyweight veteran Glover Teixeira became the first man to take Nikita Krylov the distance, earning a split-decision win over the Ukrainian contender before admitting that he was suitably impressed by his opponent’s skills. Speaking to reporters, including MMA Junkie, backstage at Rogers Arena, Teixeira (30-7 MMA, 13-5 UFC) paid tribute to Krylov (26-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC), saying “The guy was tough, man. I was very surprised how he got out of the submission I got him in. I got him in a tight guillotine, and I heard his arm pop when I got him in an armbar, but he kept fighting and he got out of some crazy submissions.
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Teixeira impressed by Krylov, plans Khabib-style banquet to celebrate Vancouver victory – MMA Junkie