Glover Teixeira vs Phil Davis — Fight recap

Phil Davis defeated Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision after three rounds on October 25, 2014, executing a methodical wrestling-based gameplan that overwhelmed the Brazilian's limited offensive output. Davis landed 49 significant strikes at 33% accuracy while controlling the cage for 8:06, compared to Teixeira's 9 significant strikes at just 19% efficiency and 16 seconds of control time.

The decisive difference came on the mat, where Davis secured 9 takedowns at 50% accuracy, establishing dominance throughout the fight and preventing Teixeira from implementing his grappling threat. Teixeira managed no takedown attempts and was unable to dictate the pace, remaining largely reactive as Davis dictated range and positioning.

The loss marked a significant setback for Teixeira's title aspirations in the light heavyweight division.