UFC 275 two title fights preview: Does Teixeira have one more upset in him?

Glover Teixeira punching Anthony Smith at UFC JacksonvilleWhile most would agree Glover Teixeira and Valentina Shevchenko generate some of the lowest levels of buzz amongst the reigning champions, I don’t think anyone is going to argue putting them on the same card creates a strong enough one-two punch to justify them at the top of a PPV. However, upon closer inspection from my end, I ended up growing more excited about UFC 275. In terms of straight physical gifts, Taila Santos appears to be the most difficult challenge for Shevchenko during her reign and how often are we going to continue to doubt Glover Teixeira? I understand why Jiri Prochazka is the favorite, but wasn’t Teixeira the underdog in his previous three contests as well? Hell, the three fights previous that were basically pick ‘em odds. Teixeira got his hand raised each of the last six times. I’m not proclaiming the event will be on the level of an MSG PPV, but it sure as hell pulls its weight.

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