Belfort locks Jones in an armbar in the first round
The declaration of Vitor belfort right after UFC 152, when the Brazilian said that relieved the pressure of the arm-lock fitted into Jon Jones when the champion's arm snapped, it still generates controversy.
After receiving some criticism from fighters like Pedro Rizzo and Rafael Feijão Through a social network, Belfort used his Twitter account to explain his statement. The Brazilian stated that the translation was incorrect and in fact, he faltered when he heard a click and lost his position, denying that he was making excuses for the defeat.
“Guys, the translation was wrong. I didn't let go of his arm at all. I hesitated when I heard the clicks and lost the fit for 1 second. Afterwards, Jones did very well, that was all. Merit of Jones and my mistake”, wrote Vitor on the microblog.
Belfort also used Twitter to thank his fans for their support and apologize for the setback. The “Phenomenon” asked for a new challenge in front of Jones, this time with more preparation time, considering that he only had 20 days of training for the fight.
“Again I say that it could yield much more. But I'm happy for the affection from all of you and in no way am I making excuses for the defeat. I'm devastated, but we're going to get back on track. I think I deserve a second chance with Jones, as I only got the fight three weeks (in advance). Anyway, I was very upset with myself for, in the fourth round, pulling him into guard, as he was having an advantage in the striking. Well, here's my rant to myself. Guys, I'm sorry again for not bringing the belt to Brazil, but soon, before I retire, I'll give you this gift”, concluded Belfort.
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It was an unequal fight, Vitor didn't have enough preparation to deliver what he expected, Jon doesn't have an opponent for him today, he's at his peak, he ended the fight as he started, maybe he felt his arm but he overcame it and will definitely win many other fights.
Vitor is a legend, he won his first belt at 19, the guy is awesome. 1st FIRST POST
jon jones has to fight gypsy now, he's making a lot of waves!!
Vitor should not have accepted this fight at the last minute, nor will Anderson, Jones going up or down to face each other put Vitor in trouble.
I believe VB will still beat JJ
Marmalade!!! When, with a well-placed arm-bar like that with the arm stretched out like I do, the guy manages to get out, that's very strange, another thing, how many times has anyone seen Vitor Belford fighting from below, nonsense!! If he threw around 20 punches it was a lot, it didn't even look like he was fighting, he fell in one of those submissions, that's what a Graice black belt is all about... and it ends!!!