Fight world reacts after UFC 283: Jamahal Hill wins light heavyweight championship, Glover Teixeira retires

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The fight world swiftly reacted after UFC fighter Jamahal Hill defeated Glover Teixeira in Rio de Janeiro at UFC 283 Saturday night, capturing the light heavyweight championship and cementing his place at the top of the division.

The challenger winning the wildly one-sided affair was not the only surprise that evening as the former champ also left his gloves in the Octagon, signaling his retirement from the sport.

"Glover has had a stellar career and has nothing else to prove," UFC #5 ranked middleweight Derek Brunson tweeted. "Major inspiring career! Thanks legend!"

"Thank you @gloverteixeira," former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping tweeted. "Legend personified."

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US Jamahal Hill celebrates victory over Brazilian Glover Teixera after their fight for the light heavyweight title at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Jan. 21, 2023.  (MAURO PIMENTEL/AFP via Getty Images)

"Incredible career @gloverteixeira," UFC lightweight Anthony "Showtime" Pettis added, calling Teixeria "a true legend."

Hill’s striking was on full display throughout the five-round contest as the new belt holder emerged victorious via a unanimous decision over a battered Teixeira.

The teary-eyed new champ embraced his coaches after the bout in celebration of the biggest fight of his career.

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Hill received his own praise from former UFC champions Jon Jones and Justin Gaethje and others.

Teixeira and Hill won Fight of the Night. 

Teixeira remained in