UFC 172
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | April 26, 2014 |
| Headquarters | Baltimore , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts competition |
UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 26, 2014, hosted at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. The event attracted 13,485 spectators and achieved a live gate revenue of $2.3 million. Subsequently, it was made available on DVD on July 29, 2014, through distribution by Anchor Bay Entertainment.
Background
The headline bout was a UFC Light Heavyweight Championship clash featuring reigning champion Jon Jones against contender Glover Teixeira. This matchup had been initially planned for UFC 169, UFC 170, and UFC 171 before its confirmation for UFC 172.
The fight card experienced multiple adjustments prior to the event: Danny Castillo was substituted by Takanori Gomi, who then faced Charlie Brenneman instead of Isaac Vallie-Flagg. Due to a back injury, Tarec Saffiedine withdrew, leading to Jake Ellenberger being rescheduled to compete against Robbie Lawler at UFC 173.
In the week leading up to the event, Bobby Green pulled out because of an injury; Yancy Medeiros took his place to fight Jim Miller, who was originally set to face Green. Joe Ellenberger was scheduled to meet returning veteran Vagner Rocha; however, Rocha sustained an injury shortly after accepting the bout, resulting in Ellenberger's removal from the lineup without a replacement opponent.
Bonus awards
A $50,000 bonus was awarded to fighters in the following categories:
- Fight of the Night: Takanori Gomi vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg
- Performance of the Night: Joseph Benavidez and Chris Beal