Glover Teixeira is the UFC light-heavyweight champion from Brazil, and here is everything you should know about him, including net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Glover Teixeira Facts
| Birth Place | Sobrália, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Father’s Name | To be updated |
| Mother’s Name | To be updated |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| Net Worth (2023) | $8 million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $592,000 |
| Age | 43 |
| Date of Birth | October 28, 1979 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| MMA Debut | February 25, 2007 |
| MMA Record | 33-7 |
| Divisions | Light-heavyweight |
| Achievements | UFC light-heavyweight champion |
| Wife | Ingrid Peterson Teixeira |
| Children | None |
| Endorsements | Icon Meals |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
At 42 years of age, Glover Teixeira is still going strong and has shown no signs of stopping. From having a job in landscaping to becoming the UFC light-heavyweight champion, the Brazilian has come a long way.
Last Updated: 21-01-2023
Glover Teixeira Net Worth and Payouts
Glover Teixeira has a net worth of $8 million. Thanks to his near-20-year-long MMA career.
His biggest payday was during his shock title loss against Jiri Prochazka in October 2021, which also saw him lose the light-heavyweight title. Teixeira earned $592,000 that night.
For his first fight, Teixeira earned $30,000 following submission win over Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 146.
Glover Teixeira MMA career and UFC record
At WEC 3, Glover Teixeira made his MMA debut. He took on Eric Schwartz and lost the very first fight via. TKO in the second round.
Teixeira bounced back with two back-to-back wins, before losing to Ed Herman at SF 9: Respect.
The Brazilian then moved to WEC in May 2006. Following a three-fight winning streak in WEC, Teixeira moved to PFC in 2008.
For several years, Teixeira was just unstoppable. By the end of 2011, Teixeira’s record read 17 wins and only 2 losses.
On the 26th of May, 2012, Teixeira made his UFC debut. He took on Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 146 and earned a submission win.
He followed it up with victories over the likes of Quinton Jackson and Ryan Bader, which earned him a light-heavyweight title shot. However, he couldn’t get past Jon Jones.
After a loss against Phil Davis, Teixeira went on a three-fight winning streak before being stopped by Anthony Johnson at UFC 202.
A lean patch followed. Since then, Teixeira went on to win six straight fights before being stopped by Prochazka. His MMA record currently reads 33 wins and 8 losses.
Glover Teixeira Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Glover Teixeira was born on the 28th of October, 1979 in Sobralia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Not much is known about his parents, except the fact that he grew up in a very economically backward background.
He is married to Ingrid Peterson Teixeira. The pair have been going strong for almost 20 years now. Their relationship has stood the test of times.
Teixeira endorses Icon Meals.
FAQs about Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira has a net worth of $8 million.
Glover Teixeira was born on the 28th of October, 1979.
Glover Teixeira was born in Sobrália, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Glover Teixeira is 43 years old.
Glover Teixeira made his MMA debut on the 7th of June, 2002.
Glover Teixeira is married to Ingrid Peterson Teixeira.
Glover Teixeira’s MMA record is 33 wins and 8 losses.
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