Jones has help from the Gracies and identifies a shoulder lock applied to Glover

Hélio Gracie (left) uses the technique that J. Jones (right) repeated against Glover. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Last Saturday (26), still in the first round of the main fight of UFC 172, Jon Jones left many fans open-mouthed when he fitted a key into his right arm Glover Teixeira while standing close to the railing, with a visually striking twist. After successfully defending his belt once again, the champion used his official profile on Instagram to reveal that he identified the scam carried out, with the more than special help of the Gracie family.

“According to the Gracies, the movement I applied to Glover last Saturday night is called 'Defensive shoulder lock'”, Jones published on the social network, along with a photographic montage showing the legendary Hélio Gracie using the technique and his hit on Glover wide.

At 26 years of age, Jon Jones He has a record of 20 wins and only one loss, due to disqualification, as a professional. Now with seven title defenses, the North American is now the record holder in the light heavyweight category and is already aiming for the top spot overall – currently occupied by Anderson Silva, with ten defenses. In addition, Jones also holds the record for consecutive wins and significant strikes connected in a single fight in the division and the best overall record in takedown defense, at 96,6%.