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Raoni Barcelos suffered brain swelling after losing consciousness during his UFC Vegas 121 main event loss to Raul Rosas Jr., according to his coach Glover Teixeira.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 5

Glover Teixeira agrees to Shogun Rua rematch despite UFC legends urging the Hall of Famer to retire

Anderson Silva wants Shogun Rua to call it quits, but Glover Teixeira is willing to meet him in the ring again. The two former UFC light heavyweight champions headlined the latest Spaten Fight Night event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, last Saturday.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 2

Teixeira On Pereira Stopping Hokit In Round 1

Glover Teixeira wants Alex Pereira to settle his rivalry with Josh Hokit inside the Octagon, and the former light heavyweight champion thinks it would be a short night.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 30

Teixeira On Gustafsson Boxing Match After Rua Win

Glover Teixeira wants a boxing rematch with Alexander Gustafsson after stopping Mauricio Shogun Rua over eight rounds Saturday night in Sao Paulo. Teixeira rocked Rua repeatedly and scored a knockdown in the heavyweight main event at Spaten Fight Night 3, cruising to a decision in his boxing debut.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 30

Glover Teixeira wins first fight since retirement in ‘brutal to watch’ beatdown of fellow UFC legend

With Alex Pereira in his corner, Glover Teixeira made a successful return to action on Saturday night. The retired Brazilian MMA veteran made history in 2021, when he became the oldest first-time champion in UFC history by submitting Jan Blachowicz.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 30

Teixeira Dominates Shogun Across Eight Rounds

Glover Teixeira scored an early knockdown and dominated Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua across eight rounds Saturday night, winning by decision in the main event of Spaten Fight Night 3.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 28

Teixeira 10 Pounds Heavier Than Shogun At Weigh-In

Glover Teixeira will carry a 10-pound weight advantage into his boxing debut against fellow former UFC champion Mauricio Rua on Saturday. Teixeira stepped on the scale at 240 pounds Friday morning in Sao Paulo, while Rua weighed 230, MMA Fighting reports.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 20

Teixeira Vows To Take Rua's Head Off In Boxing Match

Glover Teixeira says his upcoming boxing match with Mauricio Rua will be a real fight, not a friendly exhibition. The former UFC light heavyweight champions meet Aug.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 20

Alex Pereira’s second heavyweight fight picked by Glover Teixeira after title loss to Ciryl Gane

Alex Pereira won’t be giving up his pursuit of a historic third UFC divisional title. The Brazilian fan favorite fell short of becoming the first fighter in UFC history to win championships across three separate weight classes this past June.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / August 19

'Knock His A– Out': Glover Teixeira Pushes for Alex Pereira vs. Josh Hokit After UFC White House Loss

Alex Pereira may have suffered a setback in his chase of a third UFC title, but his longtime coach, Glover Teixeira, believes the former two-division champion can still rise to the top of the heavyweight division.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 18

Teixeira Offers Pereira Path To Gane Rematch

Glover Teixeira wants Alex Pereira to fight Josh Hokit on the way back to a heavyweight title shot. Pereira dropped the interim heavyweight strap to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House earlier this month in a knockout loss that raised questions about his future at 265 pounds.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1

Shogun Rua on Glover Teixeira boxing match: Better outside UFC

Mauricio Shogun Rua believes his boxing match with Glover Teixeira landed on the right platform after all these years. The former UFC light heavyweight champions will meet in an eight-round heavyweight bout at Spaten Fight Night 3 in Sao Paulo on Aug.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 14

Glover Teixeira studying Alex Pereira's fight IQ for Shogun bout

Glover Teixeira is picking up striking lessons from Alex Pereira as he prepares for his boxing debut against Mauricio Shogun Rua on Aug. 29 at Spaten Fight Night 3 in Sao Paulo.

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Former UFC champions Glover Teixeira and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua to face one another in boxing match

Former UFC light heavyweight champions Glover Teixeira and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua will compete against one another in a boxing match in Brazil, Spaten Fight Night announced Wednesday.

MMA News / HITC / May 7

Glover Teixeira reveals Chuck Liddell’s wild nightclub fight week habit

Chuck Liddell remains one of the most iconic figures in UFC history after building a legendary career as former light heavyweight champion and Hall of Fame inductee.

MMA News / HITC / April 17

Glover Teixeira shares how Alex Pereira turned alcoholic past into charity in Brazil

Alex Pereira has been preparing for his upcoming fight against Ciryl Gane in Sobralia, a small city in Minas Gerais. The Brazilian has based his pre-camp around Glover Teixeira’s farm.

MMA News / HITC / April 2

Glover Teixeira reveals positive ‘side effect’ of training Alex Pereira – and one regret

Glover Teixeira is a central figure in Alex Pereira’s rise, as the former UFC light heavyweight champion leads Pereira’s camps. Teixeira captured UFC gold late in his career, submitting Jan Blachowicz in 2021 to become champion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 30, 2025

Jones’ Horseback Eyepatch Dig At Aspinall!

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has had a laugh at Tom Aspinall’s expense once again. Jones turned up at the the DBX4 (Dirty Boxing Championship) weigh-ins in Nashville, Tennessee, by riding on a horse wearing an eye patch.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24, 2025

Glover Teixeira lays into Magomed Ankalaev’s team for getting involved in Alex Pereira feud

It seems the hatchet was not buried at UFC 320. October kicked off with a pay-per-view event at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, headlined by Alex Pereira’s shot at redemption against Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 2, 2025

Who Is Alex Pereira’s Coach & Cornermen? Glover Teixeira, Plinio Cruz, Teammates & Gym

Alex Pereira may be a knockout machine, but no champion fights alone. Behind ‘Poatan’ stands a team that has helped him conquer two divisions in under four years.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 23, 2025

Alex Pereira Struggles Through Glover Teixeira’s Intense Training to Cut 30lbs for UFC 320

Former light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira may have just one chance in his hands to reclaim his title in the rematch against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2, 2025

Who is Tallison Teixeira? Meet the six foot seven undefeated Brazilian tearing up the UFC

Tallison Teixeira is one of the most intimidating fighters who could be the future of the UFC Heavyweight division. The giant Brazilian is undefeated in his career so far and wowed fans with a comprehensive victory at UFC 312.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 10, 2024

Glover Teixeira Ponders UFC Return after Talking with Alex Pereira

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira is getting the itch to compete again. It's been more than a year since the 44-year-old Teixeira retired from MMA, hanging up the gloves on a title fight loss to Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 in Jan.

MMA News / Yardbarker / January 19, 2023

UFC 283: Where to watch Texeira vs. Hill and Figueiredo vs. Moreno 4

UFC 283 takes place Saturday, Jan. 21 in Rio de Janeiro at Jeunesse Arena. There are fifteen fights on the loaded docket with the light heavyweight and flyweight title's on the line.

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