Belfort submits Johnson in 1st round
Fighting in front of his hometown crowd, Vitor Belfort submitted Anthony Johnson in the first round at UFC 142 in…
Fighting in front of his hometown crowd, Vitor Belfort submitted Anthony Johnson in the first round at UFC 142 in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.
Johnson wanted to use his wrestling skills caught a kick for a takedown early in the first round. Belfort looked for submissions from his back, but couldn’t find any, and they were stood up by referee Dan Miragliotta. Belfort landed a knee and stuffed Johnson’s takedowns, while Johnson was still able to land several big strikes.
As the crowd chanted, “Ole Ole Ole! Vitor, Vitor!” Belfort took Johnson’s back and cinched it with a body triangle. Belfort methodically worked his arms under Johnson’s chin, and secured the rear naked choke for the submission at 4:49 in the first round.
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson Vs. Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Vitor Belfort defeats Anthony Johnson via Submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:45