UFC Jacksonville: Glover Teixeira Comes Back to Finish Anthony Smith
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Jacksonsville, which saw perennial light-heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira stop Anthony Smith.
Early on, Smith was faster to the punch and bested Teixeira in many of the exchanges. But, the rugged vet kept coming forward and as the fight wore on, Teixeira started to land punishing shots of his own.
After battering Smith in round four, the bout was stopped in the fifth round, as Teixeira landed a series of punches from the top position.
Glover Teixeira def. Anthony Smith via TKO (punches) R5, 1:04
Ben Rothwell def. Ovince Saint Preux via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Drew Dober def. Alexander Hernandez via TKO (punches) R2, 4:25
Ricky Simon def. Ray Borg via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Andrei Arlovski def. Philipe Lins via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Thiago Moises def. Michael Johnson via submission (heel hook) R2, 0:25
Sijara Eubanks def. Sarah Moras via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Omar Morales def. Gabriel Benitez via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Brian Kelleher def. Hunter Azure via KO (punches) R2, 3:40
Chase Sherman def. Ike Villanueva via TKO (strikes) R2, 0:49