Delighted with Glover Teixeira's performance, Jon Jones asks the Brazilian to fight for the belt

J. Jones praises G. Teixeira's performance against T. Marreta. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The dominant role of Glover Teixeira before Thiago Marreta, UFC Las Vegas 13, shocked the MMA community, which is encouraging the veteran to fight for the light heavyweight (93kg) belt. At the event held this Saturday (7), in the USA, the Minas Gerais native submitted the Rio de Janeiro native in the third round and did what Jon Jones managed to overcome the opponent by fast track. Speaking of 'Bones', the former category champion was impressed by the experienced fighter's achievement.

After the main fight, Jones used his social media to praise Glover and, like Jan Blachowicz, current champion of the category, would like the Brazilian to become her challenger. Furthermore, 'Bones' reported that his victory against Minas Gerais makes him proud, as he has a lot of respect for him as a fighter.

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“My mind exploded! I do not even know what to say! Glover is the new best fighter of all time. I'm proud to have beaten a fighter like him. I like him. The UFC has to let Glover fight for the belt,” Jones posted on Twitter.

Jon Jones e Glover Teixeira They faced each other in 2014, in a fight valid for the light heavyweight belt. On that occasion, 'Bones' remained champion of the category by beating the Brazilian in a unanimous decision by the judges.

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