Glover Teixeira Sleeps Rashad Evans In First Round

ByFernando Quiles Jr.

The main event of UFC on FOX 19 saw former light heavyweight kingpin Rashad Evans (19-5-1) meet Glover Teixeira (25-4) inside the Octagon. For “Suga,” the fight was crucial in terms of staying relevant in the 205-pound division. A win for Teixeira would’ve put him on a three-fight winning streak.

Evans suffered his second career knockout loss.

Evans threw out a jab early and Teixeira moved forward. They clinched and Teixeira landed a knee to the body. The Brazilian landed a left hand and a right before breaking free from a clinch. “Suga” blocked a high kick. Evans was knocked loopy by a left hook and the Brazilian shut the lights off with a follow up right hand.

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Final Result: Glover Teixeira def. Rashad Evans via KO (Punches) – R1, 1:48

I'm Fernando and I've been writing news stories since 2009. I am a former writer for MMAMania.com and a current contributor for EFightNews.com. I have interviewed a few mixed martial arts fighters like Brendan Schaub, Tim Kennedy, and Jeff Monson. Excited to be a part of Lowkick MMA.

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