Glover Teixeira
MMA Fighter

Glover Teixeira Net Worth

Glover Teixeira is a light heavyweight fighter from Sobrália, Brazil, born on October 28, 1979. He has gained recognition for competing in the UFC, and as of April 2016, he was ranked the #3 light heavyweight fighter in the UFC and the world by the UFC and Sherdog, respectively.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 28, 1979
Birth Place Sobrália, Brazil
Age 44 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $8 Million (2024)

About

Light heavyweight fighter who has gained renown for competing in the UFC. As of April 2016, he was ranked the #3 light heavyweight fighter both in the UFC and the world by the UFC and the MMA website Sherdog, respectively.

Before Fame

He worked in landscaping while beginning his training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu prior to his MMA career. He was eventually invited by trainer John Hackleman to train with world-renowned fighter Chuck Liddell at the California gym The Pit.

Trivia

In April 2014, he earned his title shot against the then-defending light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. He eventually lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Family Life

He was born in Sobrália, Brazil. He married Ingrid Teixeira, who he met after moving to Connecticut in 1999.

Associated With

His win against Rashad Evans on April 16, 2016 earned him the Performance of the Night honors.

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