Jon Jones intends next defense April 26


Jones-Teixeira battle set for April 26 in Baltimore

A light heavyweight title battle in Baltimore between Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira has been booked for UFC 172 on April 26.

UFC officials on Friday confirmed a record by the Baltimore Sunlight that Jones' 7th title defense will certainly come at Baltimore Arena.

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The battle was previously connecteded to several days and venues, including Newark, Las Vegas and Dallas. Rumors of the Baltimore area emerged last month.

Placed as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter on the planet, Jones (19-1) established a UFC light heavyweight record for successive title defenses with a consentaneous choice win over Alexander Gustafsson in September.

The battle was closely opposed, and the UFC expressed interest in an instant rematch.

Jones at some point requested to proceed to Teixeira (22-2), who performs a 20-fight gain touch that features a 5-0 mark in the UFC. The Brazilian has actually finished 4 of the five challengers he's experienced given that signing with the UFC in 2012.

Gustafsson will experience Jimi Manuwa in March.