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‘I’m old school, I bring the fight’ - Teixeira wishes fans would recognize skill over talk

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira will have another chance to take back his belt at UFC 283. Paired up against contender Jamahal Hill, the Brazilian expects a difficult fight, but has promised to deliver another exciting performance to the fans.

In an interview with Combate, Teixeira emphasized how he intends to put on a thrilling contest. At the same time, though, the 43-year-old also revealed that he doesn’t feel as appreciated as other fighters who know how to trash talk and attract attention better than he does.

“I’m super happy to have this opportunity.