Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira is a mixed martial artist from Brazil listed in the Heavyweight division. Glover Teixeira holds a professional record of 33-9-0, including 16-7-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 6 came by knockout or TKO, 7 by submission and 3 by decision. Glover Teixeira stands 6'2", has a 76-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 46 years old. Glover Teixeira is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Retired.
Glover Teixeira profile
| Division | Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 33-9-0 |
| UFC record | 16-7-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Retired |
| Country | Brazil |
| Age | 46 |
| Date of birth | 1979-10-28 |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Reach | 76" |
| Leg reach | 42.5" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 205 lbs |
| Current streak | L2 |
| Total octagon time | 4h 25m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.59 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.47 |
| Striking accuracy | 50.7% |
| Striking defense | 51% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.28 |
| Strikes to the head | 85% |
| Strikes to the body | 13.2% |
| Strikes to the legs | 1.8% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 2.04 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 60.3% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.91 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 204.91 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 6 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 7 |
| UFC wins by decision | 3 |
Glover Teixeira recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-21 | UFC | UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill | Jamahal Hill | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2022-06-11 | UFC | UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka | Jiri Prochazka | loss | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2021-10-30 | UFC | UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira | Jan Blachowicz | win | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2020-11-07 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira | Thiago Santos | win | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2020-05-13 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira | Anthony Smith | win | Punches to Head From Mount |
| 2019-09-14 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje | Nikita Krylov | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2019-04-27 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson | Ion Cutelaba | win | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2019-01-19 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw | Karl Roberson | win | Arm Triangle From Side Control |
| 2018-07-22 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith | Corey Anderson | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2017-12-16 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos | Misha Cirkunov | win | Punches to Head From Back Control |
| 2017-05-28 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira | Alexander Gustafsson | loss | Punches to Head At Distance |
| 2017-02-11 | UFC | UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie | Jared Cannonier | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2016-08-20 | UFC | UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 | Anthony Johnson | loss | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2016-04-16 | UFC | UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans | Rashad Evans | win | Punch to Head In Clinch |
| 2015-11-07 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3 | Patrick Cummins | win | Punches to Head At Distance |
| 2015-08-08 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux | Ovince St. Preux | win | Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission |
| 2014-10-25 | UFC | UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2 | Phil Davis | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2014-04-26 | UFC | UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira | Jon Jones | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2013-09-04 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader | Ryan Bader | win | Punch to Head In Clinch |
| 2013-05-25 | UFC | UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2 | James Te Huna | win | Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard |
| 2013-01-26 | UFC | UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson | Quinton Jackson | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-10-13 | UFC | UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar | Fabio Maldonado | win | Stoppage Between Rounds |
| 2012-05-26 | UFC | UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir | Kyle Kingsbury | win | Arm Triangle From Side Control |
| 2011-11-27 | MMAAD | MMAAD - MMA Against Dengue | Ricco Rodriguez | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2011-08-25 | Shooto Brazil 25 | Shooto Brazil 25 - Fight For BOPE | Marvin Eastman | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2011-08-05 | Shooto Brazil 24 | Shooto Brazil 24 - Teixeira vs. Mendes | Antonio Mendes | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2011-07-20 | Fight Club 1 | Fight Club 1 - Brazilian Stars | Marcio Cruz | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2011-06-04 | Shooto Brazil 23 | Shooto Brazil 23 - Teixeira vs. Melo | Simao Melo da Silva | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2010-12-04 | Bitetti Combat 8 | Bitetti Combat 8 - 100 Years of Corinthians | Daniel Tabera | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-07-18 | Impact FC 2 | Impact FC 2 - The Uprising: Sydney | Marko Peselj | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2010-05-28 | BC | BC - Bitetti Combat 7 | Tiago Monaco Tosato | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2010-02-25 | BC | BC - Bitetti Combat 6 | Joaquim Ferreira | win | TKO (Corner Stoppage) |
| 2009-09-12 | BC | BC - Bitetti Combat 4 | Leonardo Nascimento Lucio | win | Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
| 2008-03-20 | PFC 7 | PFC 7 - Palace Fighting Championship 7 | Buckley Acosta | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2008-01-17 | PFC 6 | PFC 6 - No Retreat, No Surrender | Jorge Oliveira | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2006-10-12 | WEC 24 | WEC 24 - Full Force | Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2006-07-28 | WEC 22 | WEC 22 - The Hitman | Jack Morrison | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2006-05-05 | WEC 20 | WEC 20 - Cinco de Mayhem | Carlton Jones | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2005-03-26 | SF 9 | SF 9 - Respect | Ed Herman | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2004-08-28 | SF 5 | SF 5 - Stadium | Justin Ellison | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2004-04-17 | SF 3 | SF 3 - Dome | Matt Horwich | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2002-06-07 | WEC 3 | WEC 3 - All or Nothing | Eric Schwartz | loss | TKO (Punches and Elbows) |
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Sources and methodology
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