A.Silva (photo) also declared his support for Glover. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Current sensation in the light heavyweight category, Glover Teixeira He gained more respectful support in his race to compete for the category belt. The superstar Anderson Silva said that the Minas Gerais native should be the next challenger for the belt he is in possession of Jon Jones.
In an interview with the North American channel Fox, Spider declared his support for Teixeira. “I think Glover is the number one fighter to face Jon Jones. Because he has good technique, he’s strong, he has good wrestling and I think it’s time to fight for the belt.”
The next appointment Glover Teixeira is scheduled for September 4th, in Belo Horizonte, when he will face Ryan bader at UFC Fight Night Glover vs Bader. Already Jon Jones puts his belt on the line 17 days later, at UFC 165. The challenger will be the Swede Alexander Gustafson.
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