UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira

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UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira was a mixed martial arts event produced by Zuffa LLC that took place on April 26, 2014, at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. The event offered fans a night of thrilling fights, with the main event featuring a light heavyweight title fight between the reigning champion, Jon Jones and challenger, Glover Teixeira.

The co-main event for the night saw Anthony "Rumble" Johnson face off with Phil Davis in a light heavyweight battle. The event was the seventh time the UFC had visited Maryland and marked the first show in the city of Baltimore.

The featherweight bout between Max Holloway and Andre Fili was one of the exciting matches during the preliminary card. Holloway earned a three-round unanimous decision after dominating Fili in the stand-up exchanges.

During the preliminary card, Chris Beal and Patrick Williams fought in an intense bantamweight bout, one of the most entertaining fights on the card. The two fighters showcased exceptional striking skills and grappling abilities. Beal emerged victorious after landing a stunning flying knee knockout on Williams during the second round.

Joseph Benavidez went to battle against the Brazilian challenger Timothy Elliott. Benavidez showcased his superior grappling skills throughout the fight and was awarded the unanimous decision after a grueling three-round fight.

In the co-main event, Phil Davis took on Anthony Johnson in a light heavyweight fight. Davis entered the match coming off a win over Lyoto Machida and hoped to keep his winning momentum going. Johnson had won three consecutive fights after returning to the UFC from a three-year hiatus. It was a high stakes match for both fighters, as the winner would improve their chances of getting a shot at the light heavyweight title.

Johnson dominated the fight from start to finish, landing powerful strikes and stuffing Davis's takedown attempts. Johnson's excellent striking skills and footwork allowed him to stay out of trouble in the grappling exchanges.Davis did his best to make the fight competitive, but he was outclassed by Johnson's superior skills. The judges awarded Johnson with a unanimous decision victory.

The main event of the night was a light heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira. Jones was coming off of his sixth successful title defense against Alexander Gustafsson five months earlier. Many fans were looking forward to the expected bout between Jones and Gustafsson, but the UFC opted to give Teixeira the opportunity to challenge for the title.

Jones proved to be too much for Teixeira, utilizing his reach advantage to keep the distance and land powerful strikes. Teixeira had some chances to showcase his striking ability, but his attacks were often countered by Jones's superior counterstriking ability. Jones also controlled the fight in the clinch and on the ground, landing heavy elbows and knees that devastated Teixeira.

Despite Teixeira's determination and heart, Jones was too much to handle and won the fight with ease, retaining his title with a unanimous decision victory. It was another dominant performance by the young champion, who solidified himself as one of the greatest fighters of his era.

Overall UFC 172 was an exciting and entertaining night of fights, featuring some of the sport’s top athletes, hungry for victory. The event showcased the thrill of MMA and its adrenaline-pumping, no-holds-barred action.

UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on April 26, 2014.

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Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira
10. Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira
April 26, 2014
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones defends his title for the seventh time against Brazilian powerhouse Glover Teixeira. Jones has defeated an impressive list of opponents since becoming the youngest champion in UFC history in 2011, but in the veteran Teixeira, he will face a dangerous challenger who hasn't lost in nearly nine years.
Anthony Johnson vs. Phil Davis
9. Anthony Johnson vs. Phil Davis
April 26, 2014
Coming off a three-fight win streak, Phil Davis takes on Anthony "Rumble" Johnson in the UFC's Lightheavyweight division.
Luke Rockhold vs. Tim Boetsch
8. Luke Rockhold vs. Tim Boetsch
April 26, 2014
Originally scheduled to meet at UFC 166, middleweight contenders Luke Rockhold and Tim Boetsch finally get their chance to meet in the Octagon tonight, and with the division as stacked as it's ever been, a win is crucial.
Jim Miller vs. Yancy Medeiros
7. Jim Miller vs. Yancy Medeiros
April 26, 2014
As no-nonsense as they come, old school MMA warriors Bobby Green and Jim Miller aren't interested in flashy techniques in the Octagon. What matters to these two lightweights is winning, and whether standing or on the mat, they've got the skill to get it done.
Max Holloway vs. Andre Fille
6. Max Holloway vs. Andre Fille
April 26, 2014
Two of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster, 23-year-old Andre Fili and 22-year-old Max Holloway are bright stars on the rise in the featherweight division, with their exciting styles guaranteed to deliver an all-action showdown.
Joseph Benavidez vs. Tim Elliot
5. Joseph Benavidez vs. Tim Elliot
April 26, 2013
In the UFC's Flyweight Division, Joseph Benavidez takes on Timothy Elliot at UFC 172.
Takanori Gomi vs. Issac Vallie-Flagg
4. Takanori Gomi vs. Issac Vallie-Flagg
April 26, 2014
Dangerous striker Tananori Gomi takes on Isaac-Vallie-Flagg in the UFC Lightweight Division.
Bethe Correia vs. Jessamyn Duke
3. Bethe Correia vs. Jessamyn Duke
April 26, 2014
Coming off a win against Julie Kedzie, Bethe Correia takes on Jessamyn Duke in the Women's Bantomweight Division.
Danny Castillo vs. Charlie Brenneman
2. Danny Castillo vs. Charlie Brenneman
April 26, 2014
Coming off a loss to Edson Barboza, Danny Castillo takes on Charles Brenneman in a lightweight bout at UFC 172.
Chris Beal vs. Patrick Williams
1. Chris Beal vs. Patrick Williams
April 26, 2014
In their UFC debuts, Chris Beal takes on Patrick Williams in a bantamweight bout.
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Where to Watch UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira
UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira is available for streaming on the Zuffa LLC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira on demand at Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    April 26, 2014
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