MMA Full Contact

Light Heavyweight

Glover Teixeira

Sobralia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

22 recorded fights

Recorded bouts
15-7-0

Incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.

KO
5
SUB
6
DEC
3
Glover Teixeira
Born
Oct 28, 1979 · age 47
Reach
76"
Stance
Orthodox
Weight
205 lb
Division
Light Heavyweight
Team
Nova Uniao

UFC career stats

Averages from 23 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.

Reach
76"
Stance
Orthodox
Striking
Strikes landed / min 3.12
Strikes absorbed / min 3.89
Striking accuracy 51%
Striking defence 51%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.25
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 1.77
Submissions / 15 min 0.79
Takedown accuracy 34%
Takedown defence 60%
Control time / fight 3:25

Glover Teixeira became the oldest first-time UFC champion in history when he claimed the light heavyweight title at 42. The Brazilian grappler finished 11 of his 15 victories by submission or knockout across a career that spanned multiple promotions.

FAQs

Which bouts are recorded for Glover Teixeira?
This archive records Glover Teixeira at 15-7-0. Wins split: 5 by knockout, 6 by submission, 3 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 73% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
Which weight class is listed for Glover Teixeira?
Glover Teixeira is listed in the Light Heavyweight division.
Where is Glover Teixeira from?
Glover Teixeira is from Sobralia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Born Oct 28, 1979, currently age 47.
Which gym or team does Glover Teixeira train with?
Glover Teixeira trains with Nova Uniao.

Championship reigns (1)

Title history inferred from recorded bouts. Missing results and vacancies may leave gaps.

  1. Light Heavyweight Champion 2021–2022
    Won at UFC 267 B ACHOWICZ VS TEIXEIRA · Lost at UFC 275 TEIXEIRA VS PROCHAZKA

Title fights (1-2)

This archive includes 3 championship bouts, with 1 recorded wins for Glover Teixeira.

2023 1 fight
2022 1 fight
2021 1 fight

Fight history

Career timeline 2017 → 2023
2023 1 fight
2022 1 fight
2021 1 fight
2020 2 fights
2019 3 fights
2018 1 fight
2017 3 fights
2016 1 fight
2015 2 fights
2014 2 fights
2013 3 fights
2012 2 fights

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