Brazilian fighter Glover Teixeira, 42, beat Polish Jan Blachowicz, 38, on Saturday, crowning himself as the new UFC champion in the light heavyweight category. The fight took place as part of the main event of the UFC 267 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates).
From the first stages of the duel, the Brazilian took the initiative and he was more aggressive than his rival, whom he managed to subdue in the fourth minute of the second round, after resorting to a naked strangulation.
“I have no words to describe it. Never give up on your dreams,” declared the new champion after his triumph.
The last time Teixeira stepped into a ring was on November 8, 2020, when he defeated his compatriot Thiago Santos. Despite his age, the athlete was already very confident in his intention to snatch the light heavyweight belt from Blachowicz. Almost a year later, his goal has come true.
After this triumph, Teixeira accumulates 33 victories and 7 defeats to his credit.
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