The fight took place in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and ended with the victory of the American by unanimous decision.
Thus, Hill became the UFC light heavyweight champion.
He has 12 wins and one loss in his professional career.
Teixeira has nine losses and 33 wins.
It was previously reported that the Mexican MMA fighter Brandon Moreno defeated the Brazilian Deiveson Figueireda and became the UFC bantamweight champion.