While he’s had just four fights in the UFC, Glover Teixeira ‘s incredible power and craft submission skills have already made him a top contender in the promotion’s light-heavyweight division. While the humble 33-year-old hasn’t yet pressed the issue, he wants to make sure everyone understands it’s not because he’s not ready for the challenge. “When I said I didn’t think I had done enough to earn a title shot , it wasn’t because of my confidence or my skills,” Teixeira told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). “When I said that, it’s because I’m new in the company. But I think I have the skills to go over there today and fight for the title and fight Jon Jones .” Teixeira (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) can certainly take a step in that direction in September, when meets Ryan Bader (15-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) in the headlining bout of UFC Fight Night 28, which takes place at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It’s Teixeira’s first time headlining a UFC event, and while the Brazilian-born fighter is always one to keep his emotions in check, he admits it’s a special opportunity. “Some people, the way I talk, they can’t tell my emotions,” Teixeira admitted. “But I’m very excited to be in this main event
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