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UFC Legend Glover Teixeira Retires at Age 43 After Loss to Jamahal Hill at UFC 283

Saturday's loss to Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 was the end of the road for Glover Teixeira's career.

The 43-year-old announced he is retiring from professional fighting after 21 years following his defeat via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) to Hill in the main event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.

"I think I'm too tough for my own good, too tough for my own health," Teixeira said.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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