Teixeira said yes to title fight before knowing the opponent: “That’s what I’m here for”

Former UFC champion Glover Teixeira will get a new chance to fight for the gold. Photo via Twitter (UFC)

The world is once again smiling at Glover Teixeira.

Recently turning down a late notice title bout against Magomed Ankalaev, he’s now suddenly set for a title clash with Jamahal Hill in January, after the strange turn of events this past weekend.

Recently talking to MMA Underground, the Brazilian veteran explained how it all happened backstage at UFC 282.

“They just called me backstage, I got there and talked to Hunter and Mickey and they asked me and I said, ‘Let’s go.’ Before they said the opponent. They said, ‘You want to fight in Brazil for the belt?’ I said, ‘Let’s go! Whoever’,” Teixeira said.

The 43-year-old veteran is excited to face the 12 year younger Hill on his hometurf in Brazil.

“He’s an incredible guy. Tough, tough opponent. Very good fighter,” Teixeira said. “I’m just excited to be training for this, training to get the belt back, prove I’m the best in the world. That’s what I’m here for.”

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Glover Teixeira: “Let the universe take care of things”

The Brazilian admitted that he got upset when found out he was not going to fight for the title at UFC 282, but promised himself to not let it bother him.

“I keep saying this to everybody: People stress for no reason,” Teixeira said. “Let’s live life. I’m healthy, I’m happy, life is great. I’m fighting for the belt against one of the winners.’ Because that’s the thing, I deserve to be here. I work my ass off, I fight my ass off, and here I am. Let the universe take care of things and do the right thing. Keep focused on your goal and the universe will take care of the rest.”

And the universe did.

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