UFC 283
| Industry | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 21, 2023 |
| Headquarters | Rio de Janeiro , Brazil |
| Products | Mixed martial arts competition |
UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, taking place on January 21, 2023, at the Jeunesse Arena located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Background
This event represented the UFC's first visit back to Brazil since UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira held in Brasília in March 2020, an event conducted without spectators due to COVID-19 protocols.
The main event featured a contest for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship between former titleholder Glover Teixeira and challenger Jamahal Hill. Initially, Teixeira was set to face reigning champion Jiří Procházka at UFC 282; however, Procházka relinquished the belt following an injury. Teixeira opted not to accept a substitute opponent, prompting the UFC to elevate the co-headliner—a bout between ex-champion Jan Błachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev—to championship status; that fight concluded in a draw. As a result, Teixeira and Hill were scheduled to compete for the vacant championship at UFC 283. Former title contender Anthony Smith was anticipated to serve as an alternate but was disqualified from eligibility after failing to make weight.
A highlight of the card was the UFC's inaugural tetralogy matchup: a flyweight title unification clash between two-time champion Deiveson Figueiredo and former champion/interim titleholder Brandon Moreno. Their rivalry comprised three previous encounters with split outcomes. Alexandre Pantoja was designated as the backup fighter for this contest.
Additional bouts included a women's featherweight fight between Josiane Nunes and Zarah Fairn, which had been canceled in 2021 due to weight complications but was rescheduled for this event; a heavyweight matchup featuring Shamil Abdurakhimov against Jailton Almeida, previously delayed because of Abdurakhimov's visa and other issues; and a lightweight bout where Guram Kutateladze withdrew for undisclosed reasons, leading to promotional newcomer Melquizael Costa stepping in against Thiago Moisés.
A middleweight encounter initially set between Brad Tavares and former LFA Middleweight Champion Gregory Rodrigues underwent changes after Tavares pulled out due to injury; newcomer Brunno Ferreira was brought in as his replacement.
During the live broadcast, it was announced that former two-time Featherweight Champion and WEC Featherweight Champion José Aldo would be inducted as the next "modern wing" member into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Bonus awards
The following competitors were awarded $50,000 bonuses:
- Fight of the Night: Jamahal Hill vs. Glover Teixeira
- Performance of the Night: Jailton Almeida and Ismael Bonfim