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Danbury Officials Throw Parade for UFC Champ + Hat City Resident Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira is a Danbury resident and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion of the World.
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The 42-year-old grabbed the belt on Saturday (10/30/21) during UFC 267 after besting his rival Jan Blachowicz with a rear-naked choke submission move. The victory made him the second oldest person to ever win such a title in the UFC.
One of the first things Teixeira did when he was asked about the win was to thank Danbury saying:
"I want to thank my city Sobralia, (Minas Gerais, Brazil), my family, Danbury, Connecticut, my gym...They're all excited over there. You know I'm coming home with the belt baby! I told you guys, I'm coming home with the belt."
Danbury Officials Throw Parade for UFC Champ + Hat City Resident Glover Teixeira
Congratulations to Glover his fans and his family. The City of Danbury is proud to have a Camp at home. Never give up on your dreams.
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