Who won UFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill?

The light heavyweight title was on the line, and after a match to remember, Jamahal Hill defeated former champion Glover Teixeira to take home the belt.

Gidget AlikpalaG_AlikpalaUpdate: Jan 22nd, 2023 01:35 EST

There’s a new UFC light heavyweight champion after Jamahal Hill defeated Glover Teixeira by unanimous decision in UFC 283, held at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Hill and Teixeira went the whole five rounds, but although the 43-year-old former champion put up a good fight, he couldn’t hold off the Michigan-based fighter.

"Anything is possible!"Jamahal Hill overcome with emotion after achieving his dream 🏆 #UFC283 pic.twitter.com/6zwxn7nIJr

— UFC (@ufc) January 22, 2023

Glover Teixeira announces retirement

With his defeat at UFC 283, the Brazilian fighter announced that he would be retiring from the sport. Teixeira praised Hill for his performance, then said it would be his last fight, shortly after fellow MMA veteran Shogun Rua announced his own retirement in a preliminary bout.

“It’s an honor to put the gloves down on the same night as [Rua],” said Teixeira.

He became the second oldest champion in UFC history in 2021!@GloverTeixeira announces his retirement following the conclusion of #UFC283 🏆🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/NE1xnwM9lQ

— UFC (@ufc) January 22, 2023

A much-anticipated rematch canceled

It was the UFC’s second attempt at crowning a new light heavyweight champion. UFC 282 was supposed to feature the much-awaited title rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Teixeira, whom the Czech defeated to clinch the light heavyweight belt in June last year.

THE SOUND OF THESE HEADKICKS 😖 #UFC283 pic.twitter.com/6M21XFQuK4

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 22, 2023

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A vacated light heavyweight title