“You Leave His Teeth in His Head”: 43-Year-Old Glover Teixeira Gets Lauded as Ex-UFC Champ Shares Post-Fight Moment With Anthony Smith Following Win at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4

In a highly anticipated jiu-jitsu bout at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4, Glover Teixeira and Anthony Smith squared off in an intense battle. However, quite contrasting to their previous faceoff, this bout did not cost ‘Lionheart’ any teeth.

In their gripping clash, with no striking allowed, Teixeira and Smith displayed remarkable skill and determination. The bout remained a stalemate for the first 10 minutes, with multiple failed submission attempts. With only four minutes remaining, the 43-year-old former champ made his move, executing a powerful clinch takedown that sent Smith sprawling.

Teixeira ultimately reached a dominant mount without conceding any submission attempts from Smith. The match concluded with a unanimous decision in favor of the former UFC champion, leaving no doubts about Teixeira’s superiority.

UFC Fight Pass 4 brings forth Glover Teixeira’s humility and Lionheart’s tenacity

Following the intense battle, Teixeira and Smith embraced backstage, capturing a moment of mutual respect and sportsmanship. Teixeira shared a heartfelt post on Instagram expressing gratitude towards Smith, his team, the fight pass crew, and all the fans and friends who made the event possible.

Teixeira’s Instagram caption encapsulated the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie prevalent in the MMA community. Expressing gratitude to Smith and everyone involved, Teixeira highlighted the honor he felt competing against a worthy opponent like Smith.

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What’s more – the fighter’s humility and genuine appreciation resonated with his fans, who lauded him as a legend and showered him with maximum respect.

Fans erupt with praise and admiration for Glover Teixeira

The fans wasted no time in expressing their emotions, flooding social media with their reactions. Messages of admiration and respect poured in, acknowledging Teixeira’s remarkable performance and congratulating him on his well-deserved victory. The electrifying energy from fans showcased the profound impact of Teixeira’s win.

Let’s have a look at some of the fan reactions:

“You’re the man! It was great seeing you in action up close!”

“You are the best Dumba**!”

“Legend 👏🔥🙏”

“Way to go!! Congratulations! Always rooting for you bro! May God bless you always”

“Maximum respect”

@lionheartasmith Glover as always class, nice and humble. Anthony go train with Glover and Pereira for a different look. You’ll only grow and get better respectfully.”

As fans celebrated Teixeira’s victory, some couldn’t resist recalling the infamous ‘teeth’ incident from their previous encounter. In their last clash back in 2020, Teixeira dismantled Smith, causing him to lose a couple of his teeth.

“Lion heart has some fake a** teeth lmao”

“You leave his teeth in his head this time @glovertexiera 😂😂😂😂”

Playfully joking about leaving Smith’s teeth intact this time, these comments reflected the lighthearted banter often witnessed among fans.

The outpouring of fan reactions on social media highlighted the impact of Teixeira’s victory and the respect he commands within the MMA community. As the celebrations continue, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in the careers of these two talented fighters.

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