Glover Teixeira on his next fight: 'I hope Jon Jones picks me'

Chosen by his three opponents so far in Ultimate, the Brazilian hopes to be chosen as the light heavyweight champion

G. Teixeira (photo) is already thinking about his next UFC fight. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

G. Teixeira (photo) is already thinking about his next UFC fight. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

After being chosen by his three opponents so far in the UFC, the Brazilian Glover Teixeira He decided to reverse the order of factors and reveal his intention for the near future. Speaking to journalists in Las Vegas, where he will face James Te Huna on Saturday (25), Glover joked about his situation by expressing his desire to face the champion Jon Jones.

“Te Huna is coming. (Fábio) Maldonado asked to fight me. Rampage (Jackson) asked to fight me. It doesn’t matter man, I just go out there and do my job,” said Teixeira. "I hope that Jon Jones choose me next”, completed the Minas Gerais native from Sobrália.

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Despite the great phase he has been through, the Brazilian has been undefeated since 2005, Glover Teixeira he needs to overcome a big challenge this Saturday (23) if he wants to continue projecting a title fight. Teixeira faces New Zealander James Te Huna in the third fight on the main card of UFC 160, in Las Vegas (USA).

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