After a valiant — however finally unsuccessful — effort in his bid
to regain the sunshine heavyweight crown, Glover
Teixeira is asking it a profession.
The Brazilian veteran introduced his retirement within the Octagon
following a unanimous determination loss to Jamahal
Hill within the UFC 283 headliner at Jeunesse Enviornment in Rio de
Janeiro on Saturday night time. Teixeira exits the game at 43 years previous
with a 33-9 profession mark.
“In actuality although, I feel I’m too robust for my very own good,”
Teixeira mentioned whereas leaving his gloves in the course of the cage.
“I can’t sustain anymore. I’m gonna focus my power on
[middleweight champ] Alex
Pereira. He’s gonna preserve his belt for some time and go as much as
gentle heavyweight. It’s an honor to place the gloves down on the identical
night time as Shogun.”
Teixeira was one of many feel-good tales of 2021, changing into the
oldest first-time champion in promotion historical past with a submission
of Jan
Blachowicz at UFC 267. He relinquished the strap in a “Struggle of
the 12 months” bout in opposition to Jiri
Prochazka at UFC 275 however bought one other alternative when an damage
compelled Prochazka to vacate the strap. Teixeira hung robust for 5
rounds in opposition to Hill, however was largely outgunned all through the
struggle.
Regardless of that setback, Teixeira is among the most beloved fighters
within the promotion. The Brazilian veteran compiled a 16-7 mark in UFC
competitors that included victories in opposition to the likes of
Blachowicz, Thiago
Santos, Anthony
Smith, Jared
Cannonier, Rashad
Evans, Ryan Bader
and Quinton
Jackson.
“I want we had been within the Royce Gracie
(period) the place we simply go together with no rounds and preserve going on this s—t,
however we’re not and I’m simply not maintaining anymore,” Teixeira
mentioned.
