UFC 283 results, highlights: Jamahal Hill batters Glover Teixeira to earn vacant light heavyweight crown

Hill took home the vacant crown after dismantling Teixeira over five grueling rounds

It took a bizarre series of circumstances for Jamahal Hill to receive the opportunity to fight for the UFC light heavyweight championship. On Saturday night, Hill made the most of that opportunity, battering Glover Teixeira over five rounds to win the title by a wide unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 283.

Hill wasted little time in showing that he was going to present Teixeira with some serious problems. Hill utilized a sharp jab and combinations of power punches to open up big kicks to the body and head of the former champion. More important in the early rounds, however, was Hill's takedown defense. After being taken down several times in his previous fight, a TKO of former title challenger Thiago Santos, Hill was able to easily fend off all of Teixeira's first-round takedown attempts.

Hill blasted Teixeira with a head kick in the second round that put Teixeira on rubber legs, but Teixeira managed to eventually score his first takedown of the fight. Hill was able to survive being on the ground with Teixeira and would again hurt him with a head kick in the third round.

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It was a Hill flurry in the fourth round that was closest to finishing the fight, however, as he blasted Teixeira with punches, sending Teixeira to the canvas. Hill would continue to blast away with the referee close to jumping in to stop the fight at multiple points before the round reached its conclusion.

By the fifth round, Teixeira was sporting grotesque cuts above both eyes but the doctor allowed the fight to see the final round. Teixeira was able to get an early takedown in the final frame but Hill again managed to survive and reverse the position, snuffing out the last bit of hope Teixeira had of pulling off a Hail Mary and stealing the fight.

Surviving the full distance while taking as much damage as Teixeira had was something of a moral victory, but toughness is not enough to win a fight and Hill had clearly won all five rounds, which was reflected in the final scorecards, each reading 50-44 in favor of Hill.

"From where I came from, to get to this, it's unreal," an emotional Hill said after the fight. "Anything is possible. Hard work, dedication, accountability. Don't let nobody tell you nothing. Too many people told I couldn't do this, it was impossible, I gotta win in one round, I couldn't go five. What the f--- you have to say now?"

After the fight, Teixeira complimented Hill's toughness before laying his gloves down in the ring, announcing his retirement just hours after fellow MMA legend Mauricio "Shogun" Rua fought the final fight of his own career.

"In reality, I think I'm too tough for my own good and too tough for my own health. ... It's an honor to put the gloves down on the same night as [Rua]."

The co-main event saw Brandon Moreno once again become champion when he scored a third-round TKO of Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight crown. The fourth encounter between the two was stopped before the fourth round because of a nasty cut on Figueiredo's right eye that caused his eye to swell shut. Figueiredo initially protested that the cut was caused by an eye poke, but replays showed it was a clean punch.

CBS Sports was with you the entire way on Saturday bringing you all the results and highlights from the UFC 283 below.

UFC 283 card and results

• Jamahal Hill def. Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44)
• Brandon Moreno (ic) def. Deiveson Figueiredo (c) via third-round TKO (doctor stoppage)
• Gilbert Burns def. Neil Magny via first-round submission (arm triangle)
• Jessica Andrade def. Lauren Murphy via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26)
• Johnny Walker def. Paul Craig via first-round TKO (punches)
• Ihor Potieria def. Mauricio Rua via first-round TKO (punches)
• Bruno Ferreira def. Gregory Rodrigues via first-round knockout (punch)
• Thiago Moises def. Melquizael Costa via second-round submission (neck crank)
• Gabriel Bonfim def. Mounir Lazzez via first-round submission (guillotine choke)
  
• Jailton Almeida def. Shamil Abdurakhimov via second-round TKO (punches)
• Cody Stamann def. Luan Luiz Lacerda via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Ismael Bonfim def. Terrance McKinney via second-round knockout (knee)
• Nicolas Dalby def. Warlley Alves via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Josiane Nunes def. Zarah Fairn via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Daniel Marcos def. Saimon Oliveira via second-round knockout (strikes)

[Jan 22, 2023 at 1:11 am ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Official result: Jamahal Hill def. Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision (50-44 x3)

[Jan 22, 2023 at 1:09 am ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Jamahal Hill vs. Glover Teixeira -- Round 5: The two fighters hugged before the start of the round. Teixeira shot for a takedown and got it with 4:25 left in the round. Teixeira was in Hill's half guard before passing to side control. Teixeira then managed to secure full mount with three minutes to go.Hill managed to slip out and end up on top. From inside Teixeira's half guard, Hill started throwing elbows. Hill then passed to side control, but Teixeira managed to turn and Hill backed off, allowing the fight to go back to the feet. Teixeira tried to come forward and flurry as the click ticked down, waiving Hill in. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Hill (50-44)  

[Jan 22, 2023 at 12:12 am ET · Brent Brookhouse]

There will be no Round 4. Figueiredo can not see out of his right eye and the fight is over. That will be a third round TKO victory for Moreno. Official result: Brandon Moreno def. Deiveson Figueiredo via TKO, Round 3

[Jan 22, 2023 at 12:10 am ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno -- Round 3: Figueiredo landed a good body shot seconds into the fight. Moreno landed a right hand of his own and a leg kick. Moreno landed a left hand that hurt Figueiredo's eye. Figueiredo asked for a break, claiming it was an eye poke but the referee did not grand it to him. Figueiredo has a nasty gash under his eye. Moreno took the fight to the ground and landed a few good shots. Moreno landed a few punches from top position but Figueiredo used up kicks to draw him back into the guard. Moreno landed a few more good shots from the top before the end of the round. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Moreno (30-27)

[Jan 22, 2023 at 12:04 am ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno -- Round 2: Moreno landed a few sharp combinations early in the round but Figueiredo caught a Moreno kick and used it to score a takedown. Moreno scambled back to his feet and landed a left hook. Moreno landed a solid inside leg attack and another right hand. Moreno again landed a solid 1-2 combination. Moreno tried for a takedown, got reversed, swept to get back to his feet and shot for a takedown. Figueiredo countered the takedown attempt with a tight guillotine choke but Moreno managed to pop his head free to end up in top position. Moreno was unable to do much with top position until he landed a good elbow, which led Figueiredo to throw elbows of his own off his back. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Moreno (20-18)  

[Jan 21, 2023 at 11:58 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno -- Round 1: Moreno shot in and scored a takedown seconds into the bout and Figueiredo tried to lock in a guillotine but Moreno ended up in Figueiredo's half guard and out of danger of the choke. Despite the lack of danger he was presenting, Figueiredo continued to squeeze but was able to sweep as Moreno passed to half guard, leading to both men going back to standing. Figueiredo landed a front kick to the body and ducked out of the way of a Moreno overhand right. Moreno landed a nice combination to the head but Figueiredo landed a nice body shot of his own. Figueiredo landed a heavy leg kick and tried for a takedown but couldn't get it. Moreno scored another takedown but ended up in a leg lock battle with Figueiredo looking for a heel hook but not getting it before the round ended. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Moreno

[Jan 21, 2023 at 11:39 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

We now move along to the co-main event. For the first time in UFC history, two fighters will meet for a fourth time when flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo takes on interim champion Brandon Moreno. Their first fight went to a draw, Moreno dominated the second fight to win the title and Figueiredo won a narrow decision in their trilogy bout, again becoming champion.

[Jan 21, 2023 at 11:30 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Gilbert Burns vs. Neil Magny -- Round 1: Magny used his length early, throwing kicks to try and keep the shorter Burns from getting inside. Both men then began feinting and feeling things out at range. Burns stuck a double jab in Magny's face before a big takedown off a body lock. Burns tried to pass to mount but Magny was able to defend and force Burns into side control. Burns kept working to try and achieve mount or work for an arm triangle while landing the occasional strike. Burns finally passed to full mount with roughly 1:20 left in the round. Burns then locked in the arm triangle and Magny had no choice but to tap out. Easy work for Burns there. Official result: Gilbert Burns def. Neil Magny via submission (arm triangle), Round 1

[Jan 21, 2023 at 11:10 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

We now move on to the welterweight division. It's Gilbert Burns vs. Neil Magny in a fight where Burns, a former title challenger, is a comfortable favorite at the betting window.

[Jan 21, 2023 at 11:05 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Official result: Jessica Andrade def. Lauren Murphy via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26)

[Jan 21, 2023 at 11:03 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Jessica Andrade vs. Lauren Murphy -- Round 3: Again, Andrade opened a round by landing an immediate powerful strike. Murphy's corner told their fighter that they believe in her, but it's hard to see where there's any sort of path to victory. Murphy fished for takedowns here and there but got muscled to the cage by Andrade. Andrade used a bodylock against the cage to secure a takedown, with Murphy immediately trying to lock up a kimura, which Andrade escaped from before going back to standing. Another massive right hand landed for Andrade and Murphy stayed active enough during Andrade's ensuing flurry to prevent the fight from being stopped. Andrade landed another brutal combination but again the fight was allowed to continue. Somehow, Murphy made it to the final bell, though either her corner or the referee should have stopped the fight well before the fight ran for the duration. Should be 30-24 across the board.

[Jan 21, 2023 at 10:57 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Jessica Andrade vs. Lauren Murphy -- Round 2: Andrade came out with a body kick and another hard right hand. Andrade continued to land hard shots but Murphy showed tremendous toughness in continually trying to make something happen. Murphy's takedown attempts also failed to get anything done. Andrade flurried more with big striking combinations, tagging Murphy over and over. Murphy ate another massive right hand but again took it and continued trying to fire back. Murphy attempted a takedown but Andrade grabbed a front facelock to defend before landing a few strikes and getting back to her feet. Andrade landed another big flurry in the final seconds of the round.

[Jan 21, 2023 at 10:51 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Jessica Andrade vs. Lauren Murphy -- Round 1: Andrade landed a few leg kicks early as Murphy tried to stay at distance and circle around the outside of the cage. Murphy's thigh quickly reddened from the repeated kicks of Andrade. An Andrade left hook buzzed Murphy briefly. Andrade remained aggressive and kept charging forward, seemingly unaffected by the few strikes Murphy was landing. Murphy's nose was bloodied, adding more visible damage from Andrade's assault but she did briefly take Andrade to the canvas. Back on the feet, Andrade went right back to leg kicks and wild striking combinations. Andrade began landing more and more punches as Murphy looked completely overwhelmed. Murphy again briefly took Andrade down but, again, could not truly establish top position before Andrade got back to the feet. Dominance bell-to-bell by Andrade.

[Jan 21, 2023 at 10:30 pm ET · Brent Brookhouse]

Jessica Andrade vs. Lauren Murphy is up next in a women's flyweight clash. Andrade, the former strawweight champion, is -500 heading into the bout with former flyweight title challenger Murphy.