What type of fighter is Glover Teixeira?

What type of fighter is Glover Teixeira?

Glover Teixeira
Division Light heavyweight
Reach 76 in (193 cm)
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out of Bethel, Connecticut, United States

Who does Teixeira train with?

One fighter training out of Teixeira’s gym is Alex Pereira, who will compete in his first fight on November 6. “He moved to Danbury from Brazil and he is one of the best kickboxers in the world,” Teixeira said.

What is Glover Teixeira record?

Glover Teixeira Record: 33-7-0

W/L Fighter Round
win Glover Teixeira Jan Blachowicz 2
win Glover Teixeira Thiago Santos 3
win Glover Teixeira Anthony Smith 5
win Glover Teixeira Nikita Krylov 3

Is Glover Teixeira a black belt?

A black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Teixeira owns five submission victories—one being this fight against former UFC competitor Ricco Rodriguez.

How old is Jan Blachowicz?

38 years (February 24, 1983)
Jan Błachowicz/Age
On Saturday, the 38-year-old Blachowicz will defend his light heavyweight title for the second time when he faces 42-year-old Glover Teixeira in the main event of UFC 267 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

When did Glover Teixeira start fighting?

Teixeira did not make his UFC debut until May 2012, when he was already 32 years old. He failed to capture a UFC title in his first bid when he lost to Jon Jones at UFC 172, but seven years later he got the job done against Blachowicz. He has now won six straight fights.

When did Glover Teixeira join UFC?

2012
Nothing came easy in his MMA career for Glover Teixeira. He was 19 fights in before he finally made it to the UFC in 2012.

How tall is Jan Blachowicz?

6′ 2″
Jan Błachowicz/Height

How old is Daniel Cormier?

42 years (March 20, 1979)
Daniel Cormier/Age

What is Jan blachowicz record?

Jan Blachowicz Record: 28-9-0

W/L Fighter Round
win Jan Blachowicz Corey Anderson 1
win Jan Blachowicz Jacare Souza 5
win Jan Blachowicz Luke Rockhold 2
loss Jan Blachowicz Thiago Santos 3