Teixeira: 'If I'd beat Hill, I wouldn't have retired'

Dmitriy Kel Feb. 15, 2023, 4:37 p.m.

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira explained why he decided to hang his gloves on a nail after the defeat Jamal Hill.

Recall that on January 21 at the UFC 283 tournament, Teixeira lost to Hill by unanimous decision. At stake was the vacant championship belt.

“I went to this fight, but I couldn’t find the distance and adjust. I was tired of chasing weight, and the opponent fought well. He was faster, you have to give him credit.

Watch this story: Hill named the best fighter of the year

I made the decision to leave the sport right on the spot, because of how this fight went. I couldn't find the distance, missed a lot of punches. In the last round, I managed to knock down Hill, but I didn't manage to finish him. Of course, if I had won, I would have continued my career and defended the belt. That was my plan, ”Ag Fight quotes the Brazilian.

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