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The light heavyweight division finally has a new champion Jamal Hill Defeated Clover Teixeira On Saturdays UFC 283 Main event.
Hill (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) claimed the vacant 205-pound strap, winning a unanimous decision over Teixeira (33-9 MMA, 16-7 UFC), who has since retired from MMA. A Per-View headliner, it took place at the Junis Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
With the win, Hill became the 18th fighter to hold the light heavyweight belt.
Check out the best Twitter reactions to Hill’s title win over Teixeira at UFC 283 below.
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Kevin Ely
Two hard knees in front of Hill. Jamahl struggled against an early takedown defense #UFC283
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) January 22, 2023
Nolan King
Jamahal Hill’s relegation defense is tested early — and it passes. Glover Teixeira hasn’t come close in four or five attempts so far. #UFC283
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) January 22, 2023
Algemeine Sterling
Respect to these two studs but tonight feels like sweet dreams! #UFC283
— Aljamine Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) January 22, 2023
Mookie Alexander
Teixeira’s takedowns aren’t close, and he gets punched to the body, which slowed him down a lot in the Prochaska fight.
— Mookie Alexander, unofficially (@mookiealexander) January 22, 2023
Belal Muhammad
Great first round for Jamahal
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 22, 2023
Brian Campbell
Jahamal Hill staying off the canvas for the entirety of Round 1 was a huge opening statement. But his boxing was crisp and confident through the roof. #UFC283
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) January 22, 2023
Kevin Ely
Big uppercut by Hill but Glover eats it
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) January 22, 2023
Derek Brunson
All I’m saying is the LHW title better not be vacated after this fight! 😂 #UFC283
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 22, 2023
Kaposa
Technically I mean, that’s when the Glover fights start
— caposa (@Recorder_Hitman) January 22, 2023
Mike Brown
Gloves for the President!!
— Mike Thomas Brown (@mikebrownmma) January 22, 2023
Bill Murphy
If he’s patient there will be a headkick to Hill again. #UFC283
— Phil Murphy (@Phil_Sports) January 22, 2023
Dustin Jacoby
What a fight! Lots of ❤️ from both players! #UFC283
— Dustin Jacoby (@thehanyakdj) January 22, 2023
Ariel Helwani
Hill up 2-0 but Teixeira will see victory at home. Hill seems to be losing steam. It’s not over. A matter of entertainment.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 22, 2023
Derek Brunson
Makes for a good LHW title fight #UFC283
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 22, 2023
Brian Ortega
These big boys throw 🔥 Great Main Event!! @ufc
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) January 22, 2023
A bloody elbow
Glover was badly injured. He was all over the hill and the mat pushed him with punches. Hitting the big shots at Teixeira. #UFC283
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) January 22, 2023
Belal Muhammad
Man Glover is a whole heart
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 22, 2023
Algemeine Sterling
Now my concern! Clover is truly inspiring! #UFC283
— Aljamine Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) January 22, 2023
Sadiq Yusuf
Couldn’t believe the fight in that round
— Sadiq Yusuf (@Super_Sadiq) January 22, 2023
Simon’s head
Glover Teixeira is tougher than a coffin nail. I don’t know how he’s still in this fight, but somehow he is – just. Hill, meanwhile, fights brilliantly and lands his shots almost at will. #UFC283
— Simon Head (@simonhead) January 22, 2023
Luke Thomas
Jamahal Hill lands some of his best material, which usually makes his contemporaries sit up. It tells you a lot about the late Rumble Johnson that he managed to shoot Teixeira’s lights out so effortlessly.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) January 22, 2023
Algemeine Sterling
Stop the fight! Kudos to Clover’s toughness but it’s not going to get any better #UFC283
— Aljamine Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) January 22, 2023
Sherdog
Clover survives round 4 and we move on to round five. #UFC283
— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) January 22, 2023
Kevin Ely
TEIXEIRA WITH A DOWNLOAD! Aha
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) January 22, 2023
Marlon Vera
I fucking love Clover
— CH🖕🏽TO🇪🇨VERA (@chitoveraUFC) January 22, 2023
Mark Raimondi
In no time, Teixeira said, “Hey, I was a veteran. I’m 43 years old. I have ax wounds on my face. I’ve been a pro since 2002. We’re good here.” But no, the man is still fighting his butt. #UFC283
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) January 22, 2023
A bloody elbow
Having escaped some danger after climbing the mountain is now at the top. #UFC283
— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) January 22, 2023
Michael Church
Jamahal Hill is the real deal. It was a sensational performance. Big heart from Glover. What a fight. #UFC283
— Mike Mav22 (@MikeMav22) January 22, 2023
Stephen Thompson
What a fight…I don’t think anyone saw this fight going this far! He was beautiful all around. A special moment for the mountain! #ufc283
— Wonderboy (@WonderboyMMA) January 22, 2023
Algemeine Sterling
My man has 6 children! A mountain that makes sure they eat!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 What a step up performance against the ever tough, talented and durable Clover Teixeira. #UFC283
— Aljamine Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) January 22, 2023
Chris Cyborg
Casca Grassa @gloverteixeira! Congratulations and a wonderful life and thank you for representing the fighting spirit of all people in Brazil ❤️🙏🏽
— CrisCyborg.Com (@criscyborg) January 22, 2023
Marlon Vera
Hill is a G Tho
— CH🖕🏽TO🇪🇨VERA (@chitoveraUFC) January 22, 2023
Michael Carroll
It’s official: Jamahel Hill’s 232 significant strikes landed tonight is a new single-fight UFC light heavyweight record. They are tied for 5th in UFC history. #UFC283
— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) January 22, 2023
