JRE MMA Show #187 with Robert Whittaker · Aired Oct 22, 2026
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Glover Teixeira was already in his mid to late thirties when he entered the UFC.
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UFC's own career retrospective says Teixeira arrived at age 32 and dates his debut against Kyle Kingsbury to UFC 146 on May 26, 2012. Joe's point that his arrival was delayed is supported, but mid to late thirties overstates his age at that debut.
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Is it true that Glover Teixeira was already in his mid to late thirties when he entered the UFC?
No, not as stated. UFC's own career retrospective says Teixeira arrived at age 32 and dates his debut against Kyle Kingsbury to UFC 146 on May 26, 2012. Joe's point that his arrival was delayed is supported, but mid to late thirties overstates his age at that debut. Joe Rogan said it (matched by voice) on JRE MMA Show #187 with Robert Whittaker, aired Oct 22, 2026, at 2:03:33. The supporting source is ufc.com.br, linked below.
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