Former UFC star explains why experience can be a double-edged sword for Glover Teixeira in upcoming Jamahal Hill clash
Former UFC star Dan Hardy recently shared his opinion on Glover Teixeira's upcoming title bout against Jamahal Hill.
43-year-old Teixeira is scheduled to face Jamahal Hill for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 283 at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 21, 2023.
Appearing on a recent edition of his podcast, host Dan Hardy sat alongside guest co-host Veronica Hardy to discuss the upcoming UFC Brazil fight card. As part of the discussion, the two also gave their views on the headliner event between Teixeira and Hill.
Sharing his thoughts, 'The Outlaw' claimed that the Brazilian light-heavyweight might have an upper hand over his American opponent primarily due to the experience that the former carries. However, Hardy noted that there is also a negative aspect to it.
Explaining his take, Hardy said:
"That's the thing with Glover Teixeira, is the wealth of experience that he has got. It's a positive in one way because he has all that experience to carry in.
"But It's a negative in the other way because the cost of getting that experience means that he has had his brain rattled a good few times by some big boys... and there's gonna come a point when he cant take those shots anymore..."
Check out Dan Hardy's take on the upcoming light-heavyweight title bout between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill in the video below:
Jamahal Hill claims to be a fan of Glover Teixeira
At UFC 283, Jamahal Hill and Glover Teixeira will be facing off in a highly anticipated title bout. However, the two fighters have not allowed any animosity to arise between them.
Instead, they are solely focused on the task at hand and have not let any personal feelings get in the way. This is a refreshing change from the usual tension that builds up between competitors before a fight.
FACE TO FACE!!
Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill square off for the first time ahead of #UFC283! https://t.co/H1uWnH20xh
At UFC 283 media day, 'Sweet Dreams' expressed his admiration for his Brazilian opponent Glover Teixeira, praising the latter's resilience in the face of adversity. The fighter noted that he was impressed with Glover's approach to dealing with difficult times between fights.
"I've always been impressed with Glover [Teixeira]. I've always been a fan of Glover, he comes every time. Every fight, just how he deals with adversity in the fights and things like that. So, yeah, it's always been great to watch him."
Check out Jamahal Hill's comments on Teixeira in the video below: