Light HeavyweightRETIRED

Glover Teixeira

33-9

Age

Height

6'2"

Weight

205 lbs

Reach

76"

Avg Fight Time

10:20

Gym

Teixeira MMA & Fitness-Bethel, CT

Wins By

18 KO · 10 Sub · 5 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 6R2 4R3 5R5 1

Last 5

WLWWW

Finish Rate

85%

Bonuses

—

Style

Jiu-Jitsu

Location

Gover Nador Valadares, Brazil

Fight History

WIN

vs Patrick Cummins

UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R2 1:12

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 1:12

LOSS

vs Alexander Gustafsson

UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R5 1:07

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R5 1:07

WIN

vs Ryan Bader

UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 2:55

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 2:55

WIN

vs Ovince Saint Preux

UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission

R3 3:10

SubmissionRear Naked Choke Technical Submission·R3 3:10

WIN

vs Thiago Santos

UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 1:49

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:49

WIN

vs Anthony Smith

UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R5 1:04

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R5 1:04

WIN

vs Nikita Krylov

UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Ion Cutelaba

UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 3:37

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:37

WIN

vs Karl Roberson

UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw· 2025-09-27

Submission

Arm Triangle From Side Control

R1 3:21

SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R1 3:21

LOSS

vs Corey Anderson

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Misha Cirkunov

UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 2:45

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 2:45

LOSS

vs Jamahal Hill

UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill· 2023-01-21

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Jiri Prochazka

UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka· 2022-06-11

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R5 4:32

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R5 4:32

WIN

vs Jan Blachowicz

UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira· 2021-10-30

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 3:02

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:02

WIN

vs Jared Cannonier

UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie· 2017-02-11

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Anthony Johnson

UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2· 2016-08-20

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:13

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:13

LOSS

vs Phil Davis

UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· 2014-10-25

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Jon Jones

UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· 2014-04-26

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs James Te Huna

UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard

R1 2:38

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 2:38

WIN

vs Fabio Maldonado

UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar· 2012-10-13

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Stoppage Between Rounds

R2 5:00

TKO - Doctor's StoppageStoppage Between Rounds·R2 5:00

WIN

vs Kyle Kingsbury

UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· 2012-05-26

Submission

Arm Triangle From Side Control

R1 1:53

SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R1 1:53

WIN

vs Rashad Evans

UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 1:48

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 1:48

WIN

vs Quinton Jackson

UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Versatile Grappler

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.7/min

Grappling

2.11 TD

Defense

51%

⚖️Glover adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

20 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

65%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Elbows

65%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Mount

55%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Knees

45%

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

35%

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

35%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

5× detected

Clinch → Takedown

5× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (65%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (130%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 265% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

46% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

54% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)

Punch to Head In Clinch

33% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

17% of KOs

Punches to Head From Mount

17% of KOs

Stoppage Between Rounds

17% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

17% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 7 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

43% of subs

Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission

14% of subs

From Side Control

Arm Triangle From Side Control

29% of subs

Standing/Scramble

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard

14% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 46% KO/TKO, 54% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head In Clinch leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (3x). Versatile ground finisher.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 9 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

🔥

Finisher: 85% of wins end in finish (18 KO + 10 subs).

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

50%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

51%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

38% acc51%

Clinch

66% acc10%

Ground

76% acc39%

Striking Differential-0.70/min

3.73 landed/min4.43 absorbed/min

3.73

Landed/Min

4.43

Absorbed/Min

0.33

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1007

Sig. Strikes Attempted2023

Key Insights

Glover is active on the ground (41%).

Primarily a headhunter with 86% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 39% from ground at 76% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

High pace fighter: 5.3 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

34%

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

60%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

18%

Landed

Defended

Total

112

2.11

TD / 15min

0.94

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

112

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

107

Attempted

34%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

16 total attempts

Early Hunter

50%

19%

25%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 2.11/15min.

10 career submission wins.

Lower TD accuracy (34%).

Prolific submission hunter: 16 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.

Ground active: 39% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

953

1.03

Ratio

Absorbed

928

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

5/3

KD Recovery

50%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

37.7

High

Strikes/Min

5.3

Standing %

74%

R3 vs R1 Output

107%

Steady

Key Insights

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (37.7) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 23 fights

R1 Control

1:23

R2 Control

1:16

R3 Control

1:21

R1 to Final

-5%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+0.3pp

Body

+1.1pp

Leg

-1.5pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-1.4pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

Championship Rounds

Based on 5 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

15.7

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

15.2

sig strikes / round

Output Change

97%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3074

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 4

75% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights