Early on, Jones implemented his wrestling by scoring a quick takedown on Belfort, who knows a thing or three about how to get out of precarious situations on the floor. I think two things were missing: to bring the knee in when doing the armbar, and to hug the leg to work the sweep. Vitor definitely didn't look as aggressive as he did when he fought Rock,Bisping, and Hendo....but he looked even more jacked since he was fighting at 205. Along the way to notching his fourth title defense, the UFC light heavyweight champion had fended off a Belfort armbar -- the most dangerous moment in Jones' career -- and his right arm had taken the worst of it. Jon Jones and Gilbert Durinho behind the scenes at UFC 152 / Personal archive photo Was there a Jiu-Jitsu fan that didn’t jump out of his seat when Vitor Belfort slapped that armbar on Jon Jones? 180... UFC Fight Night 180 Bonuses: Body-Shot KO Nets Jessica Andrade It was then revealed that Jones … What was the deal with Brian Ortega’s ridiculously oversized protective cup? But from the photo taken behind the scenes afterwards one could tell the hold took its toll. Once free, it didn’t take long for Jon to unless his hellacious elbows to bust Vitor’s face wide open. Cub Swanson defeated Charles do Bronx via KO in R1; To see who else will be fighting at the UFC 239: “Jones vs Santos” extravaganza click here, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, UFC 239 free fight video: Watch Jon Jones escape Vitor Belfort’s armbar, then force a tap, Fighters Speculate On Ortega’s Massive Jockstrap. Written by: Graciemag Newsroom, Jon Jones and Gilbert Durinho behind the scenes at UFC 152 / Personal archive photo. IBJJF rules update: no more advantages in the 50/50 guard; see other itens altered, Ralek Gracie signs with Bellator, should debut in January, Video: A breakdown of Kennedy Maciel’s ADGS Miami gold medal run, Lo and behold: Learn Leandro Lo’s game with this Training Program, MMA Studio Secrets gives tips to motivate students to return to training in gyms, 2020 Pan: Fellipe Andrew wins the absolute; final results, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu34T5ZsbYs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwXhk5RM5f0, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KphxwxzJ3CI. [LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE]JON JONES VS VITOR BELFORT-ah yes the fight everyone was waiting for. Jones shot for a takedown immediately and got it. Matt Hamill defeated Roger Hollett via unanimous judges’ decision; I truly believe Tony would beat Justin in a rematch... Dana White Denies That Promotion Knew About Vitor Belfort’s Drug Test Prior to UFC 152, The Savage Truth: A Pair Of Troubling Tests, Zuffa Releases Welterweight Charlie Brenneman After Loss to Kyle Noke at UFC 152, If Given Another Chance, Cub Swanson Certain He’d Beat Jose Aldo ‘10 Out of 10 Times’, Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 180, Who You Got? Your email address will not be published. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Before Jon Jones takes part in his third title fight since December of 2018, let’s take a look back at a much younger “Bones” navigating his way through the Light Heavyweight division en route to one of the most dominate championship runs ever. ©2007–Present GRACIEMAG. Vitor Belfort's arm bar attempt vs Jon Jones. Watch ‘Bones’ Twist Up Belfort In Canada, Men's UFC 253 Adesanya vs Costa Artist Series Event T-Shirt, Israel Adesanya Champion Authentic UFC Fight Night Walkout Jersey, Paulo Costa Chalk UFC Fight Night Walkout Hoodie Replica, Israel "The Last Stylebender" Adesanya Silhouette T-Shirt, Andrade: Fight With Champ Shevchenko ‘Should Have Happened Already’, Ortega Explains Decision To Shave His Head For ‘Zombie’ Fight, BT Sports Releases Touching Tribute Video To Khabib’s Father, Watch: UFC 254 Countdown - Khabib Vs. Gaethje Full Episode. Jones had fought at Air Canada Centre the night before, Sept. 22, 2012, at UFC 152 against Vitor Belfort. UFC 152 Photos Jon Jones is almost caught in an armbar by Vitor Belfort during UFC 152 at the Air Canada Centre on Sat., Sept. 22, 2012 in Toronto.