Glover believes Jones is focused on things outside the Octagon. (Photo: Getty Images)
Current number 3 in the light heavyweight category, Glover Teixeira already had his chance to win the category belt just under three years ago, when he was defeated by Jon Jones at UFC 172, in April 2014. Despite having 'hit the post' against 'Bones', the Brazilian, although he still maintains his desire to become champion, does not consider a second duel against his first executioner in Ultimate as a priority. For him, the former champion is more concerned about enjoying life outside the octagon.
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“You have to see it, it’s a fight that I have to see. I don't know what the Jon Jones He's fixing it now, to tell the truth I don't even think about him much. Jones is enjoying his money, his moments. I don’t think he cares about the UFC, to tell you the truth,” he said, in an interview with the “TATAME” website.
Despite believing that Jones is not focused on his career, Glover emphasizes that the American's return - suspended until July 2017, when the sentence he received for being caught in an anti-doping test on the eve of UFC 200, in July XNUMX, ends - last year – it should happen, and, who knows, a rematch could happen.
“I think he will come back, as he is a new guy. As I said before, who knows, maybe we'll have a rematch. Probably yes, even more so by winning my next fight. We are at the top and anything can happen,” he concluded. Glover.
Without fighting since August 2016, when he was knocked out by Anthony Johnson in just 13 seconds at UFC 202, Glover Teixeira returns to the octagon to face Jared Cannonier at UFC 208, February 11th, in Brooklyn (USA).
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