Glover Teixeira

Glover Teixeira, who worked Raoni Barcelos' corner at UFC Vegas 121, says the bantamweight suffered swelling in his brain before blacking out in the fifth round of his main event against Raul Rosas Jr. Barcelos was ahead on the scorecards when he went unconscious before the two-minute mark of the round without any clear finishing blow. He was taken immediately to a Las Vegas hospital, where tests showed swelling consistent with a traumatic brain injury. Teixeira described the blackout as the body's defense mechanism and said Barcelos' mind was stronger than his body.

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Alex Pereira is one of the UFC's most feared knockout artists, and watching his sons train under Glover Teixeira has become a genuine family tradition. Known as Poatan, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion, who dethroned Jamahal Hill for the title in 2024, has repeatedly posted footage of former champion Teixeira coaching his sons Alessandro and Lohan Vidal Silva through sparring sessions, with Pereira watching from the sidelines. Fans have called their striking the spitting image of their father's technique, joking they'll be dangerous if they keep it up. Alessandro has publicly declared his own goal of becoming a UFC champion one day. Known for devastating counter-striking and relentless composure, Pereira's investment in his sons' development remains one of combat sports' most heartwarming storylines. #sparring #mma #boxing #ufc

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🚨 GLOVER TEIXEIRA REVEALS WHAT IT WAS LIKE FIGHTING PRIME JON JONES Glover Teixeira says Jon Jones was the only opponent he fought where he felt like he couldn't land anything meaningful. But after their fight, Jones told Glover that one of his kicks had actually hurt his rib and called it a strong kick. Glover's reaction? “What? If I knew that, I would kick more.” 😂 Glover also recalled Jones wrenching his arm in the first round, which tore his labrum. According to Glover, Jones was so relaxed because he could dominate the fight without needing to open up and risk himself. Via @mighty Prime Jon Jones: unbeatable or just impossible to read? 🤔 UNBEATABLE / IMPOSSIBLE TO READ #ufc #mma #jonjones #ufcnews #mmanews

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