Did Jon Jones break his arm against Vitor Belfort?
Jon Jones somehow escaped Vitor Belfort’s brutal armbar during their title clash and refused to tap as he produced an incredible come-from-behind victory at UFC 152. Jones survived a huge scare in the first round of his UFC light-heavyweight title bout to beat Belfort in September 2012.
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Did Vitor break Jones arm?
Jon Jones Is Human After All Jon Jones showed some vulnerability on Saturday night in Toronto, surrendering his arm to challenger Vitor Belfort, who caught Jones in an armbar and nearly shocked the world. This was Jones on the armbar (via ESPN.com’s Franklin McNeil):
Who has Vitor Belfort lost to?
Belfort lost the fight via TKO in the second round. Belfort faced Kelvin Gastelum on 11 March 2017, at UFC Fight Night 106. He lost the fight via a combination of punches in the first round resulting in a K.O. However, Gastelum subsequently tested positive for marijuana and the result was overturned to a No Contest.
How old is Vitor Belfort the MMA fighter?
45
“The Phenom”
| AGE | 45 / Apr 1, 1977 |
|---|---|
| HEIGHT | 6’0″ / 182.88 cm |
| WEIGHT | 185 lbs / 83.91 kg |
Who did Anderson Silva front kick Vitor Belfort?
Out of nowhere, the threw a front kick that landed right on Belfort’s chin. Belfort crashed backwards and looked like he was out. The ref Mario Yamasaki let it go, and Silva pounced on him, landing a few punches for the knockout. The fight lasted 209 seconds.
Who arm barred Jon Jones?
So, what did Jones’ win at UFC 152 teach us? Let’s dive into a couple of lessons learned from this past weekend’s main event. Jon Jones showed some vulnerability on Saturday night in Toronto, surrendering his arm to challenger Vitor Belfort, who caught Jones in an armbar and nearly shocked the world.
Who fought Vitor Belfort?
Vitor Belfort Record: 26-14-0 (1 NC)
| W/L | Fighter | Time |
|---|---|---|
| loss | Vitor Belfort Jon Jones | 0:54 |
| win | Vitor Belfort Anthony Johnson | 4:49 |
| win | Vitor Belfort Yoshihiro Akiyama | 1:52 |
| loss | Vitor Belfort Anderson Silva | 3:25 |
Who is Anderson Silva fighting?
Anderson Silva vs Bruno Machado set for May 14 in Dubai Silva will face a countryman and former MMA fighter turned boxer Bruno Machado. The 24-bout cage fighting veteran has won six straight in a boxing ring.
What is an Americana submission?
The Americana, or “Americana Lock,” is a submission tactic used in Brazilian jiu-jitsu whereby the practitioner of the move takes control of his/her opponent’s arm and putting it in an “L” shape, making the elbow and shoulder joints vulnerable.
Who won Vitor Belfort or Holyfield?
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Evander Holyfield, five weeks shy of his 59th birthday, was stopped on his feet by former UFC champion Vitor Belfort just 1:49 into the opening round Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Who was Vitor supposed to fight?
De La Hoya was removed from his scheduled Triller Fight Club boxing match in California with former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort. In his place will be 58-year-old Evander Holyfield, who will have his first professional boxing match in 10 years when he takes on Belfort on Saturday in Hollywood, Fla.
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