Glover Teixeira

Glover Teixeira, 33-9-0, is an Orthodox-stance light heavyweight from Brazil who has maintained elite-level competition into his mid-40s. A well-rounded grappler with submission prowess, Teixeira lands 3.73 strikes per minute with 49% accuracy while absorbing 4.43 per minute, reflecting his willingness to trade in the pocket.

His takedown average of 2.11 per 15 minutes and 60% takedown defense demonstrate a balanced wrestling game, though his 33% takedown accuracy suggests he's selective rather than relentless with shot attempts. The submission specialist has averaged 0.9 submissions per 15 minutes, showcased most recently in his second-round submission of Jan Blachowicz in October 2021 and his third-round submission finish of Thiago Santos in November 2020.

Teixeira's recent record shows 7 wins in his last 8 fights, including a split-decision victory over Nikita Krylov in September 2019, though he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Phil Davis in 2014. His finishing power remains evident across his career, with knockout wins over Ryan Bader (2013) and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (2006) punctuating an otherwise grapple-heavy approach.

At 44 years old, Teixeira remains a dangerous heavyweight contender capable of winning via submission or decision.