Highlights of Jamahal Hill’s fight against Glover Teixeira

Watch Jamahal Hill vs. Glover Teixeira full fight video highlights from UFC 283’s main event Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, courtesy of the UFC.

Teixeira vs. Hill took place Jan. 21 at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Former UFC champion Glover Teixeira (33-9) faced off against Jamahal Hill (12-1, 1 NC) for the vacant UFC light heayweight title in the night’s main event. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view.

Catch the video highlights below.

For more information on Teixeira vs. Hill check out the live blog of MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew.

Round 1: Teixeira out in orthodox, Hill in southpaw but he quickly switches stances. Teixeira goes for an early takedown but not with intent and Hill blocks. Hill changes stances once more. Teixeira goes for a single and this has purpose but Hill fends it off well and then lands a pair of knees.

Hill in space and working a jab. Hill swings wildly and Teixeira changes levels but can’t get it done. Hill takes a kick in. Teixeira attempts to catch, but has no luck. Hill’s takedown defense is excellent and he can land the shots at range.

Teixeira grabs a snatch single but Hill is pivoting off it quickly and Teixeira is quitting. He won’t chase after empty. And Hill lands a nasty body kick. Hill lands a nasty body kick.

Hill has Teixeira against the fence and he’s lining up a left. Teixeira hand fighting but eats a combo. Hill is off to an excellent start. So much volume. Teixeira is rolling some, but he eats a lot. Particularly some kicks and knees.

A clinch from Teixeira but Hill isn’t allowing him to get any traction there. Teixeira now committing to his own right hand and finds a home. Hill is there to support him. Hill turns and comes back and there’s an eye poke from Teixeira that breaks the action.

We restart with 75 seconds left. Hill maintaining the range. Teixeira takes a single snatch and is close to finishing the job, but Hill jumps in. Hill comes with a combo and Teixeira bleeding from the nose a bit. Teixeira does a fantastic job rolling these shots, but it is playing with fire. Hill takes his shots with ease.

Hill swings hard to finish the round, but doesn’t score anything. Great start for Hill.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 Hill.

Round 2: Teixeira got closer to the takedown as the round went on. It is now up to Hill if he will slow down or if those takedowns are available. We know Teixeira will keep moving forward. Hill is looking good though.

Teixeira is removing the cage from the start, but Hill does a great job getting back to the center. And he’s smacking with kicks to the leg and body. Good work. He’s flashing the hands as Glover comes in but not landing anything clean. And now Hill pokes Teixeira in the eye and we get a break.

Teixeira appears very mad but then tells Hill “1-1” so that’s funny. We resume. Teixeira now goes for some kicks and they are starting to get after it!

Teixeiragets wobbled! He retreated to the cage, but was hit by a head punch! Hill in pursuit and lands a big uppercut against the fence! Teixeira still moving though and he lands a big shot that backs Hill up! They’re brawling in there now! Big right from Teixeira opens up a cut on Hill! Hill on tired legs but he’s firing nasty kicks! And a big right hand! But this is how Teixeira makes his money and a takedown lands for Teixeira!!!!

Hill trying to use the fence but Teixeira is all over him! Teixeira back mount and now mount as Hill rolls. Hill now with half guard, but Teixeira is attacking an arm triangle! Hill defends the cage and Teixeira is now weighing on Hill. Hill trying to get up with the cage but Teixeira smothering him and attacking.

Hill can slip out !!!! Back in space now and both men are pouring blood. It looks like this is going to be an intense test of both wills. Hill shows some courage and land a huge right hand, but Teixeira is on attack. Hill still got pep in his step. Teixeira swings wild and Hill ducks under, but he can’t land the takedown. He does land a big left of his own though. Teixeira may be just walking Hill, but he takes a huge right which opens his eyes. Tremendous round.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 Hill, 20-18 Hill overall.

Round 3: Hill looks fresh to start the third. That’s good for him. But Teixeira comes forward immediately and goes for a single. this time Teixeira gets him to the fence and he’s in deep. Hill fights it out ogg, and he succeeds! That was deep. They are now in a clinch, and they then break.

Hill jabs constantly in order to get the right hand. Not getting the right but the jabs are scoring. He now switches between stances, and jabs here. Teixeira is looking at him. High kick wobbles Teixeira again and he’s in real trouble now!!!!!

Teixeira backs up and trip to the mat and Hill trying to get the finish! Teixeira tries to get a single, but can’t. Hill is furious. He’s got Teixeira busted up and against the fence and he’s firing shots in! Teixeira holding on for dear life. Hill is standing above him, trying to make the big shot. Teixeira is now rolling on the double leg, but he can’t land it.

Hill lets Teixeira get up and gets off his back. This is a real shame for Teixeira. Hill looks very good. He may be tiring though and Teixeira keeps coming forward!!!! The heart on this man!

Pace slows down. Teixeira is having problems with his left eye, but Hill is following him. He may be getting tired though. Noticeable lack of pop in his shots now. Teixeira at the march, Hill getting a bit sloppy. Now Teixeira has landed a combination!

Teixeiraon the attack now! Hill snaps a counter and gets back to space. This is one hell of a fight!! Hill makes a huge knee just before the bell, and Teixeira is sporting it now.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-7 Hill, 30-25 Hill overall.

Round 4: Teixeira needs a finish but he doesn’t look good. Hill is quite okay, frankly. Hill is a good looking guy. This is the face of a horror film. Soooo bad.

Teixeira is back in the march, but Hill kicks Hill to the stomach a lot.

Teixeira scores double unders after Hill lands a monster knee on a clinch. Hill gets to the fence, but he can’t take down Teixeira. Hill has always understood this. It’s a great preparation for the wrestle attack.

Teixeira back to the center and coming forward. Hill lands a huge head kick and a right hand behind it and Teixeira still standing in there. Hill must be asking himself how the old man can still stand. He is still standing and throwing back. Hill still active but Teixeira is getting him backed up easily now. But Hill fired a big shot. And a huge right hand from Teixeira!!!! Hill takes a step back, with Teixeira following closely. Hill goes after Teixeira and it is amazing to see the strength displayed by both of them.

Great shot by Teixeira. He’s attacking in combination. Hill firing back and hurts Teixeira again! Teixeira on shaky legs! Hill holds him against the fence, but he is unable to find the final shot. Goddard is impressed by Teixeira, who scores a huge right-hand back.

Hill pouring it on now though! Knees in the clinch, and topcuts! Goddard taking a close look! Teixeira doing just enough to stay in it but barely. Hill charges at Hill and unloads just before the last bell.

At this point, Teixeira’s corner should stop this one. He seems done.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-7 Hill, 40-34 overall.

Round 5: John Hackleman wants to stop the fight. They should. But the rest of Teixeira’s corner isn’t allowing it. Doctor comes to inspect.

For reference, the striking numbers are 192 to 54 for Hill. And we’re going to a 5th round. It’s all or nothing. Teixeira looks awful. It would be the most amazing comeback ever.

Teixeira scores an early takedown !!!!

Teixeira is the top half. This is all right there. He has to finish1 Hill trying to create a scramble and he may have one. Nope! Teixeira takes over !!!!

Hill attempts to scramble, but Teixeira flattens his back. Hill is staying coiled to explode and he’s digging unders. Teixeira back i top half and smothering. Teixeira is trying to climb !!!!.

He gets it!!!!! 3 minutes to work and Teixeira is in the full mount!!!!!!!!!

Hill sneaks into the back !!!!!!!!!!! He’s now in the half-guard on Teixeira! What heart!

This fight may end right here. Hill is just staying heavy on top and I don’t know if Teixeira has anything to offer. Hill is learning to control his side and working hard at it.

Hill finally steps away and we’ve got one minute left. Hill just needs to survive and he’s the new champion.

Teixeira is throwing caution to one side now, but Hill continues his jogging. This man is not going to shoot himself in the foot. Teixeira beckoning him on but 10 seconds left. This one is a wrap. Jamahal Hill will be a UFC champion. That’s wild.

MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 Teixeira, 49-44 Hill overall.

Jamahal Hill def. Glover Teixeira by unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44).

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