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Glover Teixeira disclosed that Raoni Barcelos suffered brain swelling during his UFC Vegas 121 loss, describing it as a body defense mechanism. Barcelos was hospitalized but discharged after three days, with future fighting status pending further tests.
Glover Teixeira overwhelmed Mauricio Rua with relentless combinations, scoring an early knockdown and earning a clear eight-round decision in their boxing main event at Spaten Fight Night 3; Rua survived the onslaught and landed sporadic shots, but Teixeira’s pace and power kept him ahead, leaving Rua contemplating retirement while Teixeira hinted he’s not done yet.
Shogun Rua says his boxing bout with Glover Teixeira in Sao Paulo will likely be his final fight, noting he returned from retirement specifically for this match. He trained with coach Andre Dida, who cannot corner him due to a brawl at a recent Spaten event, but Rua has his longtime team and Master Rafael Cordeiro guiding the strategy.
Former UFC champions Mauricio Rua and Glover Teixeira will box in an eight-round pro-hybrid heavyweight bout at Spaten Fight Night 3 in Sao Paulo on Aug. 29. Rua says the matchup outside the UFC is best for reaching new fans and potentially serving as his farewell, with knockouts allowed and the event promoted to boost martial arts exposure in Brazil.
Khamzat Chimaev blasted UFC middleweight rival Alex Pereira and his coach Glover Teixeira on social media, claiming a lack of mutual respect and posting a side-by-side shot that supposedly contrasts their records. He indicated he’ll have one more fight at middleweight before moving up to light heavyweight, and hinted Nassourdine Imavov as his next opponent, a stance that has fans debating how active a champion should be.
Despite missing fighting and feeling the itch to return, former UFC champion Glover Teixeira has decided to stay retired. He attributes his contentment to a state of gratitude and inner peace, which he has achieved through meditation. Teixeira now focuses on coaching and mentoring his close friend and now-UFC champion Alex Pereira, whom he believes can do the job better than him. Their friendship and support for each other exemplify the importance of teamwork and camaraderie in the sport.