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With a well-defined strategy and plenty of stamina, Glover Teixeira is close to a new opportunity for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg) at the age of 41. The Brazilian submitted Thiago Marreta 1m49s in the third round and achieved his fifth consecutive victory, in the early hours of this Saturday to Sunday, in “UFC: Marreta x Teixeira”. Ultimate recently announced that the middleweight champion (under 84 kg), Israel Adesanya, will be the next challenger for the under-93 kg champion, Jan Blachowicz, but Glover’s triumph puts the name of the Brazilian in the discussions, who will asked in the interview. after the fight.
– Dana White, what was it? Are you going to give Adesanya a chance? I’m 41 years old, don’t keep me waiting. But anyway, I’m happy to be here, thank you, Dana. Thank you UFC – Glover said, after the fight.
Glover Teixeira defeated Thiago Marreta by submission – Photo: Getty Images
This was Thiago Marreta’s first fight after losing to Jon Jones for the light heavyweight belt. The number one in the category ranking now has 21 wins and eight setbacks on the bill.
Sledgehammer wasted no time. With less than a minute of fighting, he made the countryman feel the weight of his blows. The bombs in the face shook Glover, who grabbed his rival’s legs and sought the fall. He lifted his opponent off the ground, put his back on the ground, and began hitting the half guard. Glover stabilized the position and worked a lot of shots to the head, but Marreta managed to close the guard and stayed there until the end of the round.
Glover Teixeira defeated Thiago Marreta by submission – Photo: Getty Images
The first five minutes made it clear what awaited them. The mallet came back looking to strike, but Glover quickly attacked his legs and knocked him down. Up high, he attacked on the ground and struck, passed the guard, attacked at the 100kg position, went into the bush, took his back, placed the rear choke naked and just didn’t finish the fight because the round came to an end , saving Thiago Marreta from defeat.
Everything seemed on track for Glover to dominate the fight, but a left bomb landed him early in the third round. Mallet climbed up and began to attack on the ground and hit, while the rival was limited to defend himself. But Glover did not give up. Escaping from the post, he attacked his legs, left Sledge, went to his back, and this time, the naked rear choke resolved the confrontation.
Glover Teixeira with naked butt choke on Thiago Marreta – Photo: Getty Images
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