Glover Teixeira

Glover Teixeira was born on October 28, 1979, in Sobralia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Glover Teixeira was born in the Generation X and is currently 44 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the light heavyweight division. He made his Octagon debut 4,352 days ago, on May 26, 2012. Teixeira trains at Teixeira MMA & Fitness.

When is Glover Teixeira’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of April 2024, Glover Teixeira’s pro record is 33-9-0, with 18 of those wins coming by knockout, 10 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Teixeira has fought in over 42 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 3 months ago against Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 – Teixeira vs. Hill. The fight was on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Glover Teixeira by Decision (Unanimous) in round 5 at 5:00.

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Career & History

Glover Teixeira, a seasoned fighter from Sobralia, Brazil, stepped into the octagon at UFC 283 on January 21, 2023, but faced defeat against Jamahal Hill by a unanimous decision after five tough rounds. Prior to that, at UFC 275 on June 11, 2022, Teixeira’s fight ended in the fifth round when Jiri Prochazka secured a rear-naked choke, causing Teixeira to lose his UFC light heavyweight title.

The year before, on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267, Teixeira achieved a career highlight by winning the UFC light heavyweight championship with a second-round rear-naked choke submission over Jan Blachowicz. This victory followed two consecutive submission wins in 2020 against Thiago Santos at UFC on ESPN and Anthony Smith at UFC Fight Night, showcasing his grappling excellence.

In 2019, Teixeira’s resilience was on display as he earned a split decision win over Nikita Krylov at UFC Fight Night on September 14 and submitted Ion Cutelaba earlier that year on April 27. However, he faced a setback at UFC Fight Night on July 22, 2018, with a unanimous decision loss to Corey Anderson, reminding fans that in MMA, the tide can quickly turn.

Teixeira’s fight history also features a mix of decisive victories and challenging defeats. He stopped Misha Cirkunov with strikes at UFC on FOX in December 2017 but suffered a knockout loss to the formidable Alexander Gustafsson at UFC Fight Night in May 2017. Despite these ups and downs, Teixeira’s fight record remains impressive, and his journey in MMA continues.

Glover Teixeira height and weight

Glover Teixeira’s height is 6' 2" (1.88 m). He fights in the light heavyweight division. Fighters who fight in the light heavyweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Glover Teixeira net worth

Glover Teixeira’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many top-level fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Glover Teixeira’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: In 2001, the UFC was purchased by Zuffa for $2 million, In 2016, it was resold for $4.2 billion to Endeavor (then WME–IMG).

How old is Glover Teixeira?

Glover Teixeira’s age is 44 years old. He was born on Sunday, October 28, 1979. Glover is turning 45 years old in .

Where is Glover Teixeira from?

Glover Teixeira was born in Sobralia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

What is Glover Teixeira’s reach?

Glover Teixeira’s reach is 76″ and leg reach is 42.5″.

Where does Glover Teixeira rain?

Glover Teixeira trains at Teixeira MMA & Fitness.

Who is Glover Teixeira dating now?

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Glover Teixeira facts

1. Glover Teixeira’s birth sign is Scorpio.
2. He was born in the Year of the Goat.
3. Glover’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Glover Teixeira was born in Generation X (1979).
6. Teixeira’s life path number is 1.
7. His ruling planet is Pluto.
8. Glover Teixeira’s birth flower is Marigold.
9. His birthstone is Opal and Tourmaline.
10. Teixeira has been alive for 16,251 days or 390,041 hours.

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