From McGregor to Cormier: fighters surrender to historic achievement and congratulate Glover

MMA community celebrates gala performance of Brazilian, who submitted Blachowicz at UFC 267

VH Gonzaga

31/10/2021 | 13:13

G. Teixeira in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufceurope

Worthy of cinema, the story of Glover Teixeira in Ultimate, he stirred the spirits of fellow MMA fighters. After the historic conquest, at the end Jan Blachowicz and become the new light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg.), sports personalities took to social media to congratulate the 42-year-old from Minas Gerais. Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier e Francis Ngannou They were some of those who recognized the miner's achievement.

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“Just amazing. What a sport”, wrote McGregor, in his account on Twitter.

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Former category champion and now retired, Daniel Cormier He couldn't hide his excitement at seeing Glover taking on the top spot in the light heavyweight division.

“Congratulations to the world champion. Brazil has Glover Teixeira. It literally brought a tear to my eye as this guy never gave up. Just incredible, at 42 years old”, published DC.

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Linear heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg.) in the UFC, Francis Ngannou was also present to pay tribute to Teixeira.

"Glover Teixeira It's like a great wine. The older he gets, the better he is. This guy is unbelievable. Congratulations, champion”, celebrated the French-Cameroonian.

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Current owner of the linear title for roosters (up to 61,2kg.), aljamain sterling It was another who didn't miss the opportunity to congratulate the Brazilian.

“At more than 40 years old, Teixeira keeps his dream alive”, he published.

Former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.) Chris Weidman also used social media to congratulate Glover.

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“Congratulations to the new champion. What a story,” he wrote.

MMA legend and personal friend of Teixeira, Chuck Liddell couldn't be left out. One of those responsible for the Brazilian's evolution in mixed martial arts, the North American sent his tribute.

"I love you brother. I’m proud of you and your hard work,” he posted.

In the main fight UFC 267, Glover once again shocked the world by beating a dangerous, younger rival. Acting strategically, the Brazilian beat the Pole with a submission in the second round.

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