UFC champ Jones facing possible nerve damage to bicep following close-call armbar

TORONTO – The armbar that popped Jon Jones’ elbow did damage that undoubtedly will sideline the champ for the near future.

Jones, who fought through the hold to cinch a submission over Vitor Belfort in the fourth round of UFC 152’s main event, said …

TORONTO – The armbar that popped Jon Jones’ elbow did damage that undoubtedly will sideline the champ for the near future.

Jones, who fought through the hold to cinch a submission over Vitor Belfort in the fourth round of UFC 152’s main event, said doctors believe he may have nerve damage to his right bicep.

Jones was bound for a local hospital following the post-event news conference to get an X-ray on the injury.