Who ya got?!? Fellow fighters predict UFC's Glover Teixeira vs. Rashad Evans headliner

from MMA Junkie on Apr 16, 2016
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TAMPA, Fla. – Who wins UFC on FOX 19’s light heavyweight main event between Brazilian slugger Glover Teixeira and former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans? Their fellow fighters give their thoughts.

UFC on FOX 19 takes place Saturday at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. The card airs on FOX following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.

It’s a main event that means quite a bit to the two men involved, as Teixeira (24-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) wants to earn his way back to another shot at the belt, while Evans (19-4-1 MMA, 14-4-1 UFC) believes he still has what it takes to be champion again. Teixeira currently checks in at No. 5 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA light heavyweight rankings, while Evans checks in at No. 9.

Check it out above.

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Oct 3, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Rashad Evans (blue gloves) competes against Ryan Bader (red gloves) during their Light Heavyweight bout at UFC 192 at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 3, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Ryan Bader (red gloves) competes against Rashad Evans (blue gloves) during their light heavyweight bout at UFC 192 at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 3, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Ryan Bader (red gloves) competes against Rashad Evans (blue gloves) during their Light Heavyweight bout at UFC 192 at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 3, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Rashad Evans (blue gloves) prior to his light heavyweight bout against Ryan Bader (not pictured) at UFC 192 at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 16, 2013; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Rashad Evans (red gloves) is declared the winner after his light heavyweight bout against Chael Sonnen during UFC 167 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 16, 2013; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Rashad Evans (red gloves) fights against Chael Sonnen (blue gloves) in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 167 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 16, 2013; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Rashad Evans (red gloves) is introduced before his light heavyweight bout during UFC 167 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 16, 2013; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Rashad Evans (red gloves) walks towards the cage before his light heavyweight bout during UFC 167 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

June 15, 2013; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; light heavyweight Rashad Evans celebrates his victory against Dan Henderson (not pictured)during UFC 161 at the MTS Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 7, 2015; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Glover Teixeira (red gloves) after defeating Patrick Cummins (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ibirapuera Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports