Glover Teixeira
| Glover Teixeira | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 28, 1979 Sobrália, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Residence | Danbury, Connecticut |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Coconut Creek, FL |
| Team |
The Pit American Top Team Black House (MMA) |
| Trainer | John Hackleman |
| Rank | 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Years active | 2002-present (MMA) |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 22 |
| By knockout | 13 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Glover Lucas Teixeira[1] (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈgloveʁ tejˈʃejɾɐ]; born October 28, 1979 in Sobrália, Minas Gerais, Brazil) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former member of the Brazilian National Wrestling Team, who currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has also competed in the WEC, Impact FC, PFC, and Shooto. As of January 17, 2014, he is #2 in official UFC light heavyweight rankings[2] and ranked the #5 light heavyweight in the world by Sherdog.[3]
Background
Teixeira is originally from a small town in Brazil. His neighborhood had no traffic signals and there was no electricity in many of the homes. He moved to Danbury, Connecticut in 1999 to help support his family and quickly found a job in landscaping. It was here that he met his wife, Ingrid. After watching boxers such as Mike Tyson and the early mixed martial arts fighters such as Royce Gracie and Chuck Liddell compete, Teixeira decided that he wanted to follow the same path. He had never heard of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but was able to find and watch videos of UFC 1 and UFC 2 which featured the legendary UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie. After working 10–12 hour days landscaping, Teixeira would then go train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at American Top Team Connecticut. John Hackleman had trained a fighter who fought Teixeira and was impressed by the young Brazilian. Hackleman invited Teixeira to his gym in California, The Pit, where Teixeira began training with UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Teixeira earned his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Luigi Mondelli, head coach at American Top Team Connecticut. Teixeira currently trains and instructs at The Pit.
His background includes a variety of grappling and MMA tournaments: Grapplers Quest, NAGA, Sport Fight (where he was the Light Heavyweight Champion). Under submission wrestling rules, he grappled with well known fighters Jeff Monson and Brandon Vera. He won the 2009 Brazilian ADCC trials in the under 99 kg division, and in the 2011 Brazilian ADCC trials he took second place.
Teixeira defeated future UFC and PRIDE veteran Sokoudjou by KO on October 12, 2006 at WEC 24.
Teixeira was featured in the second season opening episode of the MMA reality television series TapouT.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On February 21, 2012, it was announced that Teixeira had signed a deal with UFC and would make his debut in early summer 2012.[5]
Teixeira debuted at the UFC facing Kyle Kingsbury on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146. After a quick exchange, Teixeira knocked Kingsbury down with a right uppercut, gained full mount, locked an arm-triangle choke, switched to side control and forced his opponent to tap at 1:53 of the first round.[6]
Teixeira was expected to face former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153.[7] However, Jackson pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Fábio Maldonado.[8] Teixeira dominated Maldonado throughout the fight with multiple takedowns and vicious ground and pound, resulting in the doctor stopping the fight at the end of round two.
Teixeira/Jackson took place on January 26, 2013 at UFC on Fox 6. Despite being hit by almost every jab Jackson threw, Teixeira outboxed him with jabs, body shots and combinations, even scoring a knockdown in round 1. He also outwrestled Jackson, surprisingly taking the former champion down at will, and used his jiu-jitsu to easily dominate him on the ground, repeatedly mounting and taking his back, proceeding to a unanimous decision win.[9]
Teixeira was expected to face Ryan Bader on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160.[10] However, Bader withdrew from the bout citing an injury and was replaced by James Te Huna.[11] Teixeira won by submission with a guillotine choke in the first round. The performance earned Teixeira Submission of the Night honors.
The bout with Bader eventually took place on September 4, 2013 as the main event at UFC Fight Night 28.[12] Despite being dropped early in the first round by Bader, Teixeira rallied back and won the fight via TKO in the first round. The win also earned Teixeira his first Knockout of the Night bonus award.[13] With the victory, Teixeira is expected to earn an opportunity at the UFC Light Heavyweight title.[14]
Zuffa initially announced Teixeira would face Jon Jones on February 1, 2014 at UFC 169.[15] However, on October 7, Dana White said the announcement for this fight on that card was premature and that Jones and Teixeira would face each other on a different card.[16] The bout with Jones was expected to take place on February 22, 2014 at UFC 170.[17] Jones and Teixeira is now expected to take place on April 26, 2014 at UFC 172.[18]
Championships & accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Knockout of the Night (One time)
- Submission of the Night (One time)
- Shooto
- South America 220-pound Championship (One time)
- Sherdog
- 2012 Beatdown of the Year vs. Fabio Maldonado
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 24 matches | 22 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 1 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 22–2 | Ryan Bader | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader | September 4, 2013 | 1 | 2:55 | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil | Knockout of the Night; UFC Light Heavyweight title eliminator for Teixeira.[14] |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 21–2 | James Te Huna | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 160 | May 25, 2013 | 1 | 2:38 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Submission of the Night. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 20–2 | Quinton Jackson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson | January 26, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 19–2 | Fábio Maldonado | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 153 | October 13, 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Sherdog's 2012 Beatdown of the Year. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 18–2 | Kyle Kingsbury | Submission (arm triangle choke) | UFC 146 | May 26, 2012 | 1 | 1:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 17–2 | Ricco Rodriguez | Submission (punches) | MMA Against Dengue | November 27, 2011 | 1 | 1:58 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 16–2 | Marvin Eastman | KO (punch) | Shooto Brasil: Fight for BOPE | August 25, 2011 | 1 | 4:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15–2 | Antonio Mendes | Submission (rear naked choke) | Shooto Brazil 24 | August 5, 2011 | 1 | 4:06 | Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil | Won Shooto South America 220-pound Championship. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14–2 | Márcio Cruz | TKO (punches) | Fight Club 1: Brazilian Stars | July 20, 2011 | 2 | 4:21 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13–2 | Simão Melo | KO (punches) | Shooto Brazil 23 | June 4, 2011 | 1 | 1:49 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12–2 | Daniel Tabera | Decision (unanimous) | Bitetti Combat 8: 100 Years of Corinthians | December 4, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11–2 | Marko Peselj | TKO (punches) | Impact FC 2 | July 18, 2010 | 1 | 3:01 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–2 | Tiago Tosato | KO (punches) | Bitetti Combat MMA 7 | May 28, 2010 | 1 | 1:27 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–2 | Joaquim Ferreira | TKO (corner stoppage) | Bitetti Combat MMA 6 | February 25, 2010 | 2 | 1:30 | Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–2 | Leonardo Lucio Nascimento | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | Bitetti Combat MMA 4 | September 12, 2009 | 1 | 3:11 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–2 | Buckley Acosta | KO (punches) | Palace Fighting Championships 7 | February 20, 2008 | 1 | 1:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–2 | Jorge Oliveira | KO (punches) | PFC 6: No Retreat, No Surrender | January 17, 2008 | 1 | 0:05 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–2 | Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou | KO (punches) | WEC 24 | October 12, 2006 | 1 | 1:41 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–2 | Jack Morrison | Submission (rear naked choke) | WEC 22 | July 28, 2006 | 1 | 1:27 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–2 | Carlton Jones | KO (punches) | WEC 20 | May 2, 2006 | 1 | 1:57 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 2–2 | Ed Herman | Decision (unanimous) | SF 9: Respect | March 26, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Gresham, Oregon, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–1 | Justin Ellison | TKO (punches) | SF 5: Stadium | August 28, 2004 | 1 | N/A | Gresham, Oregon, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–1 | Matt Horwich | Decision (unanimous) | SF 3: Dome | April 17, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Gresham, Oregon, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" | Loss | 0–1 | Eric Schwartz | TKO (punches & elbows) | WEC 3 | June 7, 2002 | 2 | 3:33 | Lemoore, California, United States |
Submission grappling record
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss |  Gabriel Vella | Points | ADCC Brasil trials (Over 99KG) | 2011 | |||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | Armando Sapo | Submission | ADCC Brasil trials (Over 99KG) | 2011 | |||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | Salvador Minnit | Submission | ADCC Brasil trials (Over 99KG) | 2011 | |||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | Jorge Bezerra | Points | ADCC Brasil trials(Over 99KG) | 2011 | |||
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | Vinny Magalhães | Submission (Armbar) | ADCC Barcelona (Under 99 KG) | 2009 | |||
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss |  Gerardi Rinaldi | Points | ADCC Barcelona (Under 99 KG) | 2009 | |||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | Dean Lister | Points | ADCC Barcelona (Under 99 KG) | 2009 | |||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |  Vesa Vuori | Points | ADCC Barcelona (Under 99 KG) | 2009 | |||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | Leonardo Chocolate | Submission (Rear naked choke) | ADCC Brasil trails (Under 99KG) | 2009 | |||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | Renato Ferreira | Points | ADCC Brasil trails (Under 99KG) | 2009 | |||
References
- ↑ http://boxing.nv.gov/2012%20Results%20Web/05-26-12%20MMA.pdf
- ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
- ↑ "Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". sherdog.com. January 05, 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
- ↑ http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mma--glover-teixeira-poised-to-become-ufc-star-after-rising-from-humble-life-in-brazil.html
- ↑ "Glover Teixeira signs with UFC, targeted for early-summer debut". mmajunkie.com. February 21, 2012.
- ↑ "Glover Teixeira vs Kyle Kingsbury booked for May 26 in Las Vegas". mmamania.com. February 23, 2012.
- ↑ "UFC 153 adds Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson vs. Glover Teixeira". MMAjunkie.com. 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ↑ Halvatzis Jr., George (September 12, 2012). "Fabio Maldonado Fills In For Quinton Jackson, Set To Fight Glover Teixeira In Co-Main Event Of UFC 153". mmamania.com.
- ↑ Martin, Damon (November 6, 2012). "Quinton "Rampage" Jackson Announces He’s Facing Glover Teixeira at UFC on Fox 6". MMAWeekly.com.
- ↑ "Ryan Bader vs. Glover Teixeira light heavyweight bout booked for UFC 160". MMAjunkie.com. February 19, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ Alexander, Mookie (2013-03-11). "Ryan Bader injured, James Te Huna fights Glover Teixeira at UFC 160". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
- ↑ Mike Whitman (June 26, 2013). "Glover Teixeira-Ryan Bader Headlines Sept. 4 UFC on Fox Sports 1 in Brazil". sherdog.com. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ↑ Staff (2013-09-04). "UFC Fight Night 28 bonuses: Teixeira, Hallman, Natal, Troeng earn $50,000". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Dana White Declares Glover Teixeira Gets Next UFC Light Heavyweight Title Shot". 2013-09-05.
- ↑ Smith, Sean (2013-10-03). "UFC 169 Fight Card: Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira Official on Super Bowl Weekend". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ↑ Pishna, Ken (2013-10-07). "Dana White Nixes Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira for UFC 169 Super Bowl Fight Card". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
- ↑ Hall, Chris (2013-11-22). "Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira set for UFC 170 on February 22". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
- ↑ Matt Erickson. "Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira set for April 26 at UFC 172 in Baltimore". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-10.