Glover Teixeira laid down his arms for the final time in the UFC 283 main event, where he failed in his bid to reclaim the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title in a unanimous decision defeat to Jamahal Hill on Saturday at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Afterward, the widely revered and respected Brazilian announced his retirement from mixed martial arts, closing the book on a storied career that began all the way back in 2002.
Now 43 years of age and with untold hours of hand-to-hand combat having taken virtually all the tread off of his tires, Teixeira completes his remarkable journey with a 33-9 record that includes 28 victories by knockout, technical knockout or submission.