Fighter
Glover Teixeira
33-9-0★ 10bonuses
BrazilLast 5
BrazilLast 5Grappling 2-3-1
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CAREER SUMMARY
Glover Teixeira holds a professional MMA record of 33-9-0. Glover Teixeira has won 33 fights: 17 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Glover Teixeira lands 3.59 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 2.04 takedowns per 15 minutes. Glover Teixeira also has 6 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: January 22, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'2"188 cm
- Weight
- 205 lbs93 kg
- Reach
- 76"193 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1979-10-28
- Age
- 46
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Sobrália, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
BaseBJJBoxing
- 2021UFC Light Heavyweight Championship · UFC
- Black belt · BJJ · Luigi Mondelli
Camp
- Teixeira MMA & Fitness · Bethel (formerly Danbury), Connecticut, US Owner
- American Top Team Connecticut (Luigi Mondelli) · Danbury, Connecticut, US Former
- The Pit · California, US Former
Coaches
- Luigi Mondelli · Grappling coach
- John Hackleman · Head coach
Training partners
- Alex Pereira
- Chuck Liddell
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (15 fighters)
Punch power95
Kick power91
Punch speed91
Kick speed88
Accuracy90
Takedowns88
Ground striking95
Submissions94
Chin94
Body strength93
Cardio93
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Pro MMARecord: 33-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.59per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.47per min
51% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.04per 15 min
34% success
Takedowns stuffed60%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 16-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.59per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.47per min
51% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.04per 15 min
34% success
Takedowns stuffed60%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
Where they rank
All-time boards where Glover Teixeira sits in the top 25.
All MMA
- #1 Most finishes, Light Heavyweight13
- #1 Most submission attempts, Light Heavyweight16
- #1 Most submissions, Light Heavyweight7
- #2 Most total strikes landed, Light Heavyweight1,609
- #2 Most wins, Light Heavyweight16
- #3 Most performance bonuses, Light Heavyweight11
- #3 Most control time, Light Heavyweight1h 19m
- #4 Most significant strikes landed, Light Heavyweight953
UFC
- #1 Most finishes, Light Heavyweight13
- #1 Most submission attempts, Light Heavyweight16
- #1 Most submissions, Light Heavyweight7
- #2 Most total strikes landed, Light Heavyweight1,609
- #2 Most wins, Light Heavyweight16
- #3 Most performance bonuses, Light Heavyweight11
- #3 Most control time, Light Heavyweight1h 19m
- #4 Most significant strikes landed, Light Heavyweight953
Bonus résumé
Glover Teixeira has won 10 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $500,000.
★ FOTN ×4★ POTN ×4★ KOTN ×1★ SOTN ×1
- ★ FOTNvs Jamahal Hill · UFC 283: Teixeira vs HillJan 22, 2023
- ★ FOTNvs Jiri Prochazka · UFC 275: Teixeira vs ProchazkaJun 12, 2022
- ★ POTNvs Jan Blachowicz · UFC 267: Blachowicz vs TeixeiraOct 30, 2021
- ★ POTNvs Anthony Smith · UFC Fight Night: Smith vs TeixeiraMay 13, 2020
- ★ POTNvs Ion Cuțelaba · UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs HermanssonApr 27, 2019
- ★ FOTNvs Alexander Gustafsson · UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs TeixeiraMay 28, 2017
- ★ POTNvs Rashad Evans · UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs EvansApr 16, 2016
- ★ FOTNvs Ovince Saint Preux · UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint PreuxAug 8, 2015
- ★ KOTNvs Ryan Bader · UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs BaderSep 4, 2013
- ★ SOTNvs James Te Huna · UFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2May 25, 2013
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Glover Teixeira earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill· Jan 22, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 33-9 vs 12-1FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 275: Teixeira vs Prochazka· Jun 12, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 33-8 vs 29-3-1FOTNSUBR5 · 4:32
- WINUFCUFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 33-7 vs 28-9POTNSUBR2 · 3:02
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira· Nov 7, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 32-7 vs 21-8SUBR3 · 1:49
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira· May 13, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 31-7 vs 32-15POTNTKOR5 · 1:04
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Gaethje· Sep 14, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 30-7 vs 26-7SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ion CuțelabaUFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 27, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 29-7 vs 14-4POTNSUBR2 · 3:37
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Dillashaw· Jan 19, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 28-7 vs 7-2SUBR1 · 3:21
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Smith· Jul 22, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 27-7 vs 11-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 16, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 27-6 vs 13-4TKOR1 · 2:45
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Teixeira· May 28, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 26-6 vs 18-4FOTNTKOR5 · 1:07
- WINUFCUFC 208: Holm vs de Randamie· Feb 11, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 26-5 vs 9-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2· Aug 20, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 25-5 vs 22-5TKOR1 · 0:13
- WINvs Rashad EvansUFCUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans· Apr 16, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 25-4 vs 19-5-1POTNTKOR1 · 1:48
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 7, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 24-4 vs 8-3TKOR2 · 1:12
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· Aug 8, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 23-4 vs 18-7FOTNSUBR3 · 3:10
- LOSSvs Phil DavisUFCUFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· Oct 25, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 22-4 vs 13-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· Apr 26, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 22-3 vs 20-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Ryan BaderUFCUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader· Sep 4, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 22-2 vs 15-4KOTNTKOR1 · 2:55
- WINUFCUFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2· May 25, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 21-2 vs 16-6SOTNSUBR1 · 2:38
- WINUFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson· Jan 26, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 20-2 vs 31-11UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar· Oct 13, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 19-2 vs 18-6TKOR2 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· May 26, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 18-2 vs 11-4SUBR1 · 1:53
- WINRio de Janeiro Regional· Nov 27, 2011· 17-2 vs 47-14SUB
- WINShooto Brasil 25· Aug 25, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 16-2 vs 17-14-1TKOR1 · 4:00
- WINShooto Brasil 24· Aug 5, 2011· Catchweight· 15-2 vs 18-10SUBR1 · 4:06
- WINvs Marcio CruzRio de Janeiro Regional· Jul 20, 2011· 14-2 vs 7-3TKO
- WINvs Simão MeloShooto Brasil· Jun 4, 2011· 13-2 vs 10-7TKO
- WINBitetti Combat· Dec 4, 2010· 12-2 vs 16-5-3DEC
- WINvs Marko PeseliImpact FC 2· Jul 17, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 1-2TKOR1 · 2:55
- WINvs Tiago MônacoBitetti Combat· May 28, 2010· 10-2 vs 17-10TKO
- WINvs Joaquim FerreiraBitetti Combat· Feb 25, 2010· 9-2 vs 8-4TKO
- WINvs Leonardo NascimentoBitetti Combat· Sep 12, 2009· 8-2 vs 8-6-1SUB
- WINvs Buckley AcostaPalace Fighting Championship· Mar 20, 2008· 7-2 vs 5-5TKO
- WINvs Jorge OliveiraPalace Fighting Championship· Jan 17, 2008· 6-2 vs 2-2-1TKO
- WINWECWEC 24: Full Force· Oct 11, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 2-1TKOR1 · 1:49
- WINvs Jack MorrisonWECWEC 22: The Hitmen· Jul 27, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 1:27
- WINWECWEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem· May 4, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 3-2 vs 1-2TKOR1 · 1:57
- LOSSvs Ed HermanSportFight 9· Mar 26, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 2-2 vs 8-3UD
- WINvs Justin Ellison×1Title bout · Title win #1SportFight 5· Aug 28, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 4-5TKO
- WINvs Matt HorwichSportFight 3· Apr 17, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 4-1UD
- LOSSvs Eric SchwartzWECWEC 3: All or Nothing· Jun 6, 2002· Lightweight· 0-1 vs 2-0TKOR2 · 3:33
- WINUFC Fight Pass Invitational 4· Jun 29, 2023· Heavyweight· 2-3-1DEC
- DRAWvs Jake ShieldsQuintet Ultra· Dec 12, 2019· 1-3-1DRAW
- LOSSvs Roberto Abreu2011 ADCC Championships· Sep 24, 2011· 1-3DEC
- WINvs Dean Lister2009 ADCC Championships· Sep 26, 2009· 1-2-
- LOSSvs Gerardi Rinaldi2009 ADCC Championships· Sep 26, 2009· 0-2-
- LOSS2009 ADCC Championships· Sep 26, 2009· 0-1-
Official UFC Ranking
Glover Teixeira's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- Champion Light Heavyweight
- First ranked
- Feb 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 384
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Light Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1882▼15
- Peak
- 1921Oct 30, 2021
- Rated fights
- 42
Frequently asked questions
When does Glover Teixeira fight next?
Glover Teixeira has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Glover Teixeira's record?
Glover Teixeira's professional MMA record is 33-9-0.
Who is Glover Teixeira fighting next?
Glover Teixeira's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Glover Teixeira fight last?
Glover Teixeira most recently fought Jamahal Hill at UFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill on Sunday, January 22, 2023, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Glover Teixeira fight in?
Glover Teixeira fights at Light Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Glover Teixeira have?
Glover Teixeira has 17 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Glover Teixeira won?
Glover Teixeira has won 10 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.
How tall is Glover Teixeira?
Glover Teixeira is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.
How much does Glover Teixeira weigh?
Glover Teixeira weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).
What is Glover Teixeira's reach?
Glover Teixeira has a reach of 76" (193 cm).
How old is Glover Teixeira?
Glover Teixeira is 46 years old (born Oct 28, 1979).
Where is Glover Teixeira from?
Glover Teixeira is from Brazil.