Twenty years into his career, Glover Teixeira is finally wearing UFC gold.
In spite of a growing belief that he will drop the title to Jiu0159í Procházka in the main event of UFC 275 this Saturday, Teixeira is confident that will not be the case.
“I’ve always wanted to prove I’m the best, and that’s what I’ve done,” Teixeira (33-7) says. “And there is still more for me to prove.”
Last October, only days after turning 42, Teixeira won the light heavyweight title by forcing Jan Blachowicz to tap. Teixeira’s remarkable journey continues this Saturday, and after starting his pro career in June of 2002, he now finally makes his first UFC title defense.