Glover Teixeira is a light heavyweight fighter from Sobrália, Brazil, born on October 28, 1979. He has gained recognition for competing in the UFC, and as of April 2016, he was ranked the #3 light heavyweight fighter in the UFC and the world by the UFC and Sherdog, respectively.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $8 Million (2024)
About
Light heavyweight fighter who has gained renown for competing in the UFC. As of April 2016, he was ranked the #3 light heavyweight fighter both in the UFC and the world by the UFC and the MMA website Sherdog, respectively.
Before Fame
He worked in landscaping while beginning his training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu prior to his MMA career. He was eventually invited by trainer John Hackleman to train with world-renowned fighter Chuck Liddell at the California gym The Pit.
Trivia
In April 2014, he earned his title shot against the then-defending light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. He eventually lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Family Life
He was born in Sobrália, Brazil. He married Ingrid Teixeira, who he met after moving to Connecticut in 1999.
Associated With
His win against Rashad Evans on April 16, 2016 earned him the Performance of the Night honors.
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