American Jamahal Hill, 31, beat Brazilian Glover Teixeira, 43, in a thoroughly one-sided UFC 283 affair in the Brazilian capital Rio de Janeiro; Hill won by unanimous decision after five rounds, after which Teixeira announced his retirement from MMA; "Anything is possible," Hill said.
Sunday 22 January 2023 10:05, UK
Jamahal Hill pounded hometown favourite Glover Teixeira over five gruelling rounds to easily win the light heavyweight title by unanimous decision at UFC 283 on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro.
Hill (12-1) took all three cards 50-44 in his first career title fight.
"Anything is possible," Hill said. "Hard work, dedication, accountability. Don't let anybody tell you nothing.
"Too many people tried to tell me I couldn't do it, that it was impossible, that I needed to win it in one round, I couldn't go five."
Teixeira, 43, was attempting to become the second-oldest champion in UFC history behind Randy Couture, who earned a crown at the age of 45 in 2008.
Instead, he fell to 33-9 and announced his retirement after the match.
Hill landed 248 strikes to Teixeira's 108, including a whopping 232 signature strikes to the Brazilian's 75.
