Teixeira impresses, submits Saint Preux in third round
The main event of UFC Fight Night 73 in Nashville, TN featured a light heavyweight title fight between former number one contender Glover Teixeira and Ovince Saint Preux.
The main event of UFC Fight Night 73 in Nashville, TN featured a light heavyweight title fight between former number one contender Glover Teixeira and Ovince Saint Preux.
Teixeira (23-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC), ranked No. 8 in the NOS Energy Drink MMA light heavyweight rankings, secured a rear-naked choke and put No. 9 Saint Preux (18-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC) to sleep at the 3:10 mark of round three, snapping a two-fight skid.
The Brazilian called out current champion Daniel Cormier in his post-fight speech.
I’m back, said Teixeira after a warm congratulations with Saint Preux in the cage. Cormier. I told you before, I’m coming for you. I’m on the right track.
Official Result: Glover Teixeira defeated Ovince Saint Preux by Technical Submission (RNC, Round 3, 3:10)