The much-discussed light heavyweight contest between Phil Davis (12-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) and Glover Teixeira (22-3 MMA, 5-1 UFC) is now official as the co-main event of UFC 179. UFC brass today announced the contest, which had been rumored for some time. Teixeira currently sits at No. 6 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA light heavyweight rankings , while Davis is just behind him at No. 7. The bout will serve as the co-main event of UFC 179, which takes place Oct.
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Phil Davis vs. Glover Teixeira official as co-main event at UFC 179 in Brazil – MMA Junkie