UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira

UFC 172 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 26, 2014, at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. The main event featured a light heavyweight championship bout between the reigning champion Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira. The co-main event saw a light heavyweight bout between Anthony Johnson and Phil Davis.

UFC 172 was generally well-received by fans and critics, primarily for its main event and several exciting undercard bouts. While not universally lauded as a landmark event, it delivered solid performances and showcased the dominant reign of Jon Jones at the time.

• Jon Jones successfully defended his light heavyweight title against Glover Teixeira.

• The event featured several competitive matchups, though some were considered less compelling than others.

• The undercard provided some exciting finishes and notable performances.

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Jon Jones used a unique pre-fight ritual where he trained with a hypnotherapist to overcome his pre-fight anxiety.