Overview
- Glover Teixeira beat Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua by unanimous decision after eight two‑minute rounds at Spaten Fight Night 3, with judges scoring the bout 79-72, 79-72 and 80-71.
- Teixeira scored a knockdown in Round 2 and used steady pressure and cleaner combinations to control the fight through the final bell.
- Rua entered the week saying this would likely be his last combat appearance and left the ring visibly battered, prompting calls from fans and media for him to stop taking further striking fights.
- Teixeira, 46, said he would gladly fight again and mentioned potential matchups such as Alexander Gustafsson, while Alex Pereira worked in Teixeira's corner for the bout.
- The match was contested as an eight‑round professional boxing bout at a 110 kg super‑heavyweight limit and has renewed debate about the ethics and sanctioning of crossover 'legends' events that pair retired MMA stars in pure striking contests.