In the title fight of an action-packed UFC 267 card in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, Teixeira, 42, started off as an underdog as he challenged Jan Blachowicz, the feared Pole and winner of his previous five fights.
Nine years after his UFC debut and seven years since his previous title shot, when he lost to Jon Jones in a unanimous decision at UFC 172, Teixeira seemed the strongest fighter from the start.
The irrepressible veteran brought Blachowicz to the ground in a successful first round, then withstood shots before taking down his opponent again on the way to a surprise second-round victory via a choke at the back.
“Twenty, baby,” Teixeira later said, seeming somewhat surprised himself at the Etihad Arena.
“I have no words to describe it. I’m breaking the rules at 42 and will continue to break those rules. I like it – this is my house. I watch the blood [on the canvas]. »
Blachowicz and Teixeira had exchanged words of respect in preparation for the fight, and the winner reiterated his admiration for his opponent after his victory.
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“He’s a formidable champion” said Teixeira. “A great champion. He beat everyone to get here. He’s a hard-working man, I love this man. He has my respect forever. “
The dethroned defending champion was succinctly scathing about his performance. “Everything was not right with me” the admit.
“But that’s not the end of the story, this book is not closed. I’m not a coward and will be back for sure. “
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–Yo Glover you are a real G my friend, so happy for you. Let’s go to Brazil!
– BONY (@JonnyBones) October 30, 2021
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Glover Teixeira is like a fine wine, the older it gets, the better it is. This man is amazing !!! Congratulations Champ ???? ???????? # UFC267
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) October 30, 2021
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The 38-year-old explained what he sees as his shortcomings by posing with a well-deserved bottle of beer in the aftermath of his loss.
“Today I left the legendary Polish power in the hotel room”, he wrote. «
“Remember that the last few pages of my story are still not written. Thanks for all your support. “
The oldest UFC champion is Randy Couture, who won the heavyweight title at the age of 45 in 2008.
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