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Ryan Bader vs. Glover Teixeira Announced For UFC 160

posted February 20, 2013 by Rich Klein

Ryan Bader in his last bout where he tapped out Vladmir Matyushenko

Ryan Bader submits Vladmir Matyushenko

Bader set to battle Teixeira on May 25th

UFC 160 has added another bout of heavy-handed fighters to the card, as Ryan Bader vs. Glover Teixeira is official for the card.

The UFC announced the fight yesterday.

UFC 160 takes place May 25 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Teixeira is slowly creeping his way up the UFC's light heavyweight ladder after slugging it out with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at UFC on FOX 6 in a unanimous decision victory. Overall he is 3-0 in the promotion, while also riding an 18-fight win streak.

Bader is coming off his 50-second victory over Vladmir Matyushenko at the same event, where he also picked up the record for fastest submission in the history of the UFC's light heavyweight division. He is also climbing his way back into title contention, while winning 3 of his last 4.

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