The fight between G. Teixeira (left) and J. Jones (right) will take place in April, the newspaper guarantees. Photo: Montage / SUPER FIGHTS
The UFC announced, this Friday (10), that the fight between Jon Jones e Glover Teixeira, valid for the organization's light heavyweight title, will be held on April 26, as the main attraction of UFC 172. The event will take place in the city of Baltimore, in the US state of Maryland.
The officialization of combat has been subject to several changes in recent months. The fight was already scheduled to take place in February and then in March, but various reasons led to its postponement.
This will be the debut of UFC events in the city. Interestingly, Jones has a certain connection to the place, as his older brother, Arthur, plays for the Baltimore Ravens football team.
Against the Brazilian, Jones will try to make another successful defense of his belt. In his last fight, against Alexander Gustafson, he broke the UFC record for consecutive defenses in the light heavyweight division, which was held by Tito Ortiz. On that occasion, by beating the Swede by the judges' decision, “Bones” defended his title for the sixth time. Before, he defeated Quinton Rampage Jackson, Lyoto Machida, Rashad evans, Vitor belfort e Chael Sonnen.
Yes, Glover Teixeira seeks the title after an incredible streak of 20 fights without losing in professional MMA. In the UFC, he has already had five fights, beating Kyle Kingsbury, Fabio Maldonado, Quinton Rampage Jackson, James Te Huna and Ryan bader.
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