Glover Teixeira finally cashed in and captured his first UFC title earlier today (Sat., Oct. 30, 2021) at UFC 267 live on ESPN+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, when the Brazilian veteran finished UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz via second-round submission (rear-naked choke).
Teixeira scored a massive takedown in the early going to gain the quick momentum. Blachowicz kept his guard closed and didn’t do much to get back to his feet. The champ scored some solid strikes early into the second as he needed to defend another Glover takedown. Teixeira came back to land a big left hook that wobbled the champion and forced Blachowicz to retreat. That’s when Teixeira scored a slick takedown and quickly worked his way into full mount. Blachowicz turned over and gave his back up which allowed Teixeira to score the submission finish.
Check out the video highlights below courtesy of UFC/ESPN:
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— UFC (@ufc) October 30, 2021
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— UFC (@ufc) October 30, 2021
HUUUUUGE early takedown for @GloverTeixeira
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— UFC (@ufc) October 30, 2021
Buen y efectivo trabajo de Teixeira en el piso #UFC267 pic.twitter.com/4XQ9tnxMQy
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 30, 2021
Glover conecta fuerte!!! #UFC267 pic.twitter.com/oHFdwhAD6w
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) October 30, 2021
HE DID IT!@gloverteixeira is champion of the world at 42 years old #UFC267 pic.twitter.com/p4L5ibzk7P
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 30, 2021
ANDDDDD NEWWWWWWW
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