Glover Teixeira didn’t just show up and win at UFC 267, he showed up and showed out. The highly impressive submission victory over former champion Jan Blachowicz earned him the UFC Light-heavyweight title in his 40th professional fight, almost 20 years into his career.
Teixeira winning the championship so late into his career after all of the ups and downs is a true feel-good story. What makes it even more satisfying is that in a day and age in this sport where popularity and marketability play a significant role in who gets the championship opportunities. Teixeira earned it the old school way, by letting the performances do the speaking for him and putting together a winning streak that was undeniable.
The outcome of the UFC 267 main event seemed to have not been what a lot of the fanbase was expecting. In the post-fight fallout, a lot of the narrative surrounding it was to do with Błachowicz, and wondering where he went wrong. When in actuality, it was less about what was wrong with Błachowicz, and more about what was right with Teixeira.
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What was right with Teixeira was…
