5 keys to victory for Glover Teixeira

#2 Drag the fight out if needed

UFC Fight Night: Glover Teixeira at his violent best

As mentioned before, the fight should sway in the favor of the champion the longer it goes. Prochazka will be prepared, but he simply has not been in the deep water that Teixeira has thrived in over the course of his long career.

Of course, if the opportunity presents itself and the champion smells blood in the water, then he should attack it. Otherwise, there's no rush. He has 25 minutes and the confidence of knowing that he can finish fights anywhere between the first and fifth rounds.

The 42-year-old has no need to rush in this fight. His opponent puts on a very hard pace to keep up for five rounds, whereas the champion's attack isn't terribly taxing on himself.

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#1 Glover Teixeira must hunt that submission

UFC 208: Teixeira front headlock on Cannonier

The champion won the belt via submission, and fans can rest assured that he'll be searching for a submission finish come UFC 275. However, Prochazka, in 31 fights, has only been finished three times, so getting the finish will not be a walk in the park by any means.

Teixeira is quite the tactician when it comes to grappling though. He's very good at getting on top and suffocating his opponents. Additionally, he hits really, really hard. Ground and pound to soften up his opponents often opens up submission opportunities.

As seen when dethroning Jan Blachowicz, the Brazilian will capitalize on the slightest mistake made and put his jiu-jitsu skills to work. That's the perks of fighting in your forties: you're about as knowledgable and as experienced as one could be when inside the octagon. Glover Teixeira's best chance at victory is to take it slow, take the fight down, and grab that neck.