Best fights of Glover Teixeira
Over 21 years as a professional, Glover Teixeira has compiled a 33-9 (28) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Glover Teixeira submits Jan Błachowicz
On October 30, 2021 Glover Teixeira fought Jan Błachowicz for the UFC light heavyweight title. Teixeira was 42 years old with a record of 32-7, and Błachowicz was 38 with a record of 28-8. Both Teixeira and Błachowicz were on a 5-fight winning streak. Teixeira submitted Jan Błachowicz via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Glover Teixeira KOs Anthony Smith
On May 13, 2020 Glover Teixeira faced Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight bout. Teixeira was 40 years old with a record of 30-7, and Smith was 31 with a record of 33-14. Teixeira was on a 3-fight winning streak and Smith was coming off a win. Teixeira stopped Anthony Smith via TKO in the 5th round.
3. Glover Teixeira KOs Rashad Evans
On April 16, 2016 Glover Teixeira faced Rashad Evans in a light heavyweight bout. Teixeira was 36 years old with a record of 24-4, and Evans was 36 with a record of 19-4-1. Teixeira was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Evans was coming off a loss. Teixeira stopped Rashad Evans via KO in the 1st round.
4. Glover Teixeira submits Thiago Santos
On November 7, 2020 Glover Teixeira faced Thiago Santos in a light heavyweight bout. Teixeira was 41 years old with a record of 31-7, and Santos was 36 with a record of 21-7. Teixeira was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Santos was coming off a loss. Teixeira submitted Thiago Santos via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
5. Glover Teixeira chokes out Ovince Saint Preux
On August 8, 2015 Glover Teixeira faced Ovince Saint Preux in a light heavyweight bout. Teixeira was 35 years old with a record of 22-4, and Preux was 32 with a record of 18-6. Teixeira was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Preux was on a 2-fight winning streak. Teixeira submitted Ovince Saint Preux via choke-out in the 3rd round.
6. Glover Teixeira loses to Jon Jones via unanimous decision
On April 26, 2014 Glover Teixeira fought Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title. Teixeira was 34 years old with a record of 22-2, and Jones was 26 with a record of 19-1. Teixeira was on a 20-fight winning streak and Jones was on a 10-fight winning streak. Teixeira lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jones.
7. Glover Teixeira defeats Nikita Krylov
On September 14, 2019 Glover Teixeira faced Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight bout. Teixeira was 39 years old with a record of 29-7, and Krylov was 27 with a record of 26-6. Teixeira was on a 2-fight winning streak and Krylov was coming off a win. Teixeira won via split decision.
8. Glover Teixeira defeats Quinton Jackson
On January 26, 2013 Glover Teixeira faced Quinton Jackson in a light heavyweight bout. Teixeira was 33 years old with a record of 19-2, and Jackson was 34 with a record of 32-10. Teixeira was on a 17-fight winning streak, while Jackson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Teixeira won via unanimous decision.
9. Glover Teixeira submits James Te Huna
On May 25, 2013 Glover Teixeira faced James Te Huna in a light heavyweight bout. Teixeira was 33 years old with a record of 20-2, and Huna was 31 with a record of 16-5. Teixeira was on a 18-fight winning streak and Huna was on a 4-fight winning streak. Teixeira submitted James Te Huna via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Glover Teixeira KOs Ryan Bader
On September 4, 2013 Glover Teixeira faced Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight bout. Teixeira was 33 years old with a record of 21-2, and Bader was 30 with a record of 15-3. Teixeira was on a 19-fight winning streak and Bader was coming off a win. Teixeira stopped Ryan Bader via TKO in the 1st round.