Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

BIZARRE: Ufc 283 card teixeira vs hill and all fights this weekend 89b39bdd c46f 41e8 af29 7d5d0e9f13ff - You Need To See This

Getty Images

A veteran of mixed martial arts will take on a rising contender in the main event of UFC 283 this weekend, as Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill clash to crown a new light-heavyweight champion.

At 42, Teixeira became the second-oldest UFC champion ever when he won the belt in 2021. But the Brazilian, now 43, lost the gold next time out, as he was submitted by Jiri Prochazka, who later vacated the title due to injury.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.