Jared Rosholt The UFC returns to Nashville on Saturday for the first time in three years with an important light-heavyweight headliner. Former 205-pound title challenger Glover Teixeir a (22-4 MMA, 5-2 UFC) attempts to snap the first two-fight skid of his career when he takes on surging contender and local fighter Ovince Saint Preux (18-6 MMA, 6-1 UFC). A number of other notable matchups fill the 13-bout card, which has a main card that airs on FOX Sports 1 following prelims on FOX Sports 2 and UFC Fight Pass. For more on the numbers behind the event, check below for 45 pre-fight facts about UFC Fight Night 73. * * * * Main event Glover Teixeira Teixeira is in the first two-fight losing skid of his career. He hadn’t lost since March 2005 prior to the back-to-back defeats.
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UFC Fight Night 73 pre-fight facts: UFC’s best strike defense? It’s Jared Rosholt – MMA Junkie