Glover Teixeira (33-9) failed to regain his light heavyweight title and lost to American Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC 283. The fight did not end by knockout, but the judges on the scorecards said Hill was much better than Teixeira. The Brazilian decided to end his career at the age of 43. – I can’t keep up anymore. I will focus on training Alex Pereira, he wants to keep the middleweight belt and then move up to lightweight.
Jan Blachowicz said goodbye to Glover Teixeira. “Legend”
Glover Teixeira’s decision to retire has sparked a backlash from many UFC fighters. This group also included Jan Bachowicz, who paid tribute to the Brazilian on Twitter. “Glover Teixeira has announced his retirement. One of the greatest in MMA history. A legend. It was an honor to cross the gloves with you in the octagon. Brother, you must remember that you still owe me a rematch. See you on the mat then,” wrote the former light heavyweight champion .
Glover Teixeira fought Jan Błachowicz in the main event of the night at UFC 267 in October 2021, taking away the Polish light heavyweight championship belt. Then the Brazilian had a huge advantage and quickly strangled Blachowicz. – John is a great master. I love him. I know how hard he works and I will always respect him. But now I’m the master and I love the feeling – .
Glover Teixeira wanted to face Jan Blachowicz again after UFC 282, where the Brazilian was scheduled to fight Jiri Prochazka. Ultimately, the Czech then vacated the light heavyweight belt due to a shoulder injury. – It would be great to win now in Singapore with Prochazka and then in the fall, maybe in November, fight again. I hope it will be a fight with Jan Blachowicz, for example at Madison Square Garden – .
Source: Sport
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