UFC 267: Pros react to Glover Teixeira’s historic title-winning submission over Jan Blachowicz

At 42 years of age, Glover Teixeira became the new light heavyweight champion at UFC 267. With a smart strategy against Jan Blachowicz, he…

By: Lucas Rezende | 2 years ago
UFC 267: Pros react to Glover Teixeira’s historic title-winning submission over Jan Blachowicz
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At 42 years of age, Glover Teixeira became the new light heavyweight champion at UFC 267. With a smart strategy against Jan Blachowicz, he controlled the Polish man on the ground for the whole first round and was able to secure a tight rear-naked choke that forced an instant tap in the second. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the performance.

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Lucas Rezende
Lucas Rezende

Lucas Rezende is a Brazilian journalist and writer from Belem, Para. He has been covering MMA since 2012 and contributing with Bloody Elbow since March 2015. When not writing, Lucas also teaches English. In his free time, he enjoys reading, slapping the bass guitar and traveling.

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