Glover Teixeira’s title chances seemed dead to many, but the Brazilian made sure to change minds fight by fight.
Prior to winning the UFC light heavyweight belt in 2021, Teixeira didn’t have many believers that he could one day hold gold. Teixeira was in his early 40s, and already had a title shot many moons ago in 2014.
Yet, Teixeira began racking up the wins and slowly, but surely, he became undeniable for a championship opportunity. And one of those convincing performances came against fellow veteran Anthony Smith in 2020 in the main event of UFC Fight Night 171.
