Glover Teixeira vs. James Te-Huna
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Coming off of the biggest win of his career, a decision victory over Quinton Jackson at UFC on Fox 6, Glover Teixeira was matched up with top-10 light heavyweight Ryan Bader. Unfortunately, Bader had to withdraw from that matchup due to injury and was replaced by the up-and-coming James Te-Huna.
Since being submitted by Alexander Gustafsson, Te-Huna has rattled off four straight wins. In Teixeira, though, Te-Huna will likely be facing his toughest test since that loss to Gustafsson, who is now one of the top light heavyweights in the world.
While Teixeira's punching power has him labeled a striker, the Brazilian is also very skilled on the ground and already has a UFC submission win from his bout with Kyle Kingsbury.
Instead of risking a slugfest with a fellow heavy hitter, Teixeira may look to take this fight to the ground, where he could hand Te-Huna his fifth career submission loss.
Betting Odds
Glover Teixeira -300
James Te-Huna +230
Prediction
Teixeira defeats Te-Huna by submission in the first round.