Gracie Breakdown: Jones vs. Belfort
This past weekend UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones
made his fourth successful title defense when he defeated Vitor Belfort via
submission. Jones used a
devastating display of ground and pound to wear down Belfort in the early
rounds before finishing him in the 4th. However, very early on in the opening round Jones survived
the biggest scare of his reign as champion thus far courtesy of a very deep armbar
attempt by Belfort. Briefly it
looked as if Jones was caught, and his only option was to tap or let his arm be
broken. Jones chose neither, and
managed to wiggle his way free.
From then on it was all Jones, who showed the true heart of a champion
by working through the submission attempt and fighting on despite possible
damage to his arm.
As always, the Gracie brothers, Rener and Ryron, have
provided a post fight breakdown of the fight’s grappling. Check it out below.
