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Jon Jones Reignites Controversy with ‘Steroids’ Comment on Near-Defeat Championship Fight

Jon Jones Reignites Controversy with 'Steroids' Comment on Near-Defeat Championship Fight Ahead of his return to the Octagon at UFC 309, Jon Jones is opening up an old wound. While…

Ahead of his return to the Octagon at UFC 309, Jon Jones is opening up an old wound.

While ‘Bones’ has been dominant throughout much of his career, he has faced his fair share of close calls and questionable decisions. Perhaps the closest of calls came at UFC 152 when he was tasked with defending his light heavyweight title against MMA icon Vitor Belfort.

Jones went into the contest as a massive 13-to-1 favorite, but disaster nearly struck in the opening round when Belfort locked in a nasty armbar up against the fence. Just when it looked like Jones’ title run would come to an end, he fought his way out of the hold and ultimately ended things in the fourth round by forcing Belfort to tap out via keylock less than a minute into the round.

ESPN MMA recently looked back in the iconic moment on Instagram via a meme that caught the attention of Jon Jones.

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Responding the comments, Jones offered up one word.

“Steroids,” Jones wrote.

Jon Jones called belfort’s ‘sketchy drug test result’ ahead of UFC 152 a ‘Slap in the Face’

Belfort’s abuse of banned substances wasn’t much more a secret then than it is now, but ‘Bones’ found himself infuriated with his employer after learning years later that Belfort had a sketchy drug test result weeks before a fight. A report from Deadspin in September 2015 — three years after their meeting inside the Octagon — revealed that Belfort appeared to have elevated levels of testosterone.

The UFC never disclosed the result, and the fight moved forward as scheduled.

“Everybody has always speculated Vitor for being on steroids,” Jones told Ariel Helwani in November 2015. “But to know they put me in there with him knowing he was on them, it’s really a slap in the face” (h/t MMA Fighting).

Belfort was one of many fighters on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) until it was banned in February 2014 due to widespread abuse from UFC stars like Belfort and Chael Sonnen.

Jon Jones will return to the Octagon on November 16 when the promotion makes its annual pit stop inside Madison Square Garden in New York City.

There, ‘Bones’ will put his undisputed heavyweight title on the line against former two-time titleholder and consensus heavyweight GOAT, Stipe Miocic.

Vitor Belfort: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson Didn’t Want To Risk Career Fighting Me

November 15 sees Mike Tyson return to the ring to face Jake Paul in what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked about fights of the year. Given the stature that both men bring to the table, getting the opportunity to share the ring with either of them is a huge opportunity for other […]

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November 15 sees Mike Tyson return to the ring to face Jake Paul in what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked about fights of the year.

Given the stature that both men bring to the table, getting the opportunity to share the ring with either of them is a huge opportunity for other fighters.

One man that wants a piece of that action is MMA legend Vitor Belfort.

After retiring from competing in the UFC back in 2018, Belfort has made the move over to boxing where he has had several bouts since. But despite being 47 years old, he believes that big name opponents still aren’t willing to fight him.

Vitor Belfort Says That He Wants Either Paul Or Tyson But It Probably Won’t Happen

The Brazilian legend has won both of his boxing contests since hanging up the MMA gloves, beating Evander Holyfield in an exhibition and fellow former UFC fighter Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.

In a recent interview with Inside Fighting, he claimed that though he would be open to the idea of stepping in against Paul or Tyson, it’s not likely to happen.

It makes sense on his end but Belfort doesn’t believe that either man is willing to risk fighting him because of their own legacies.

“I would love to do it but both guys didn’t want to fight me for sure but I would love to fight the winner. I just wish they can have a great fight but they don’t have the courage to bring that fight [to me]. I think that would be a great fight to put together but I think none of them wanted to risk their – how they can call – career or their legacy.

“I’m in a stage of my life where for me to step up and fight someone, has to make sense for me, for the fans. I think the fans would love to see that but at the end of the day, Jake Paul fights who he wants to fight. He’s making the decision and I mean we’ll see what will be but I mean I can promise you, I think that fight is not going to happen.”

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Vitor Belfort laments failed armbar against Jon Jones in 2012 title fight: ‘I could’ve ripped that arm off’

Former light heavyweight champion, Vitor Belfort claims he was a lamb when he should have been a lion against…

Former light heavyweight champion, Vitor Belfort claims he was a lamb when he should have been a lion against rival, Jon Jones during their 205 pound title clash back in 2012, lamenting a stunning failed armbar attempt on the current heavyweight champion in the opening round.

Belfort, an alum of the UFC, retired from professional mixed martial arts competition back in 2018, suffering a hellacious opening round front kick KO loss to compatriot and fellow former light heavyweight gold holder, Lyoto Machida in their native Brazil.

As for Jones, the former undisputed light heavyweight champion and current heavyweight gold holder, has been sidelined through a pectoral tendon tear back in November, seeing a scheduled heavyweight title fight defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 fall to the wayside at Madison Square Garden as a result.

Vitor Belfort regrets failed armbar against Jon Jones

And reflecting on his light heavyweight title siege against Jones back in 2012 in the main event of UFC 152, Belfort – who revealed he suffered a fractured rib ahead of the bout, claimed he should have broken the Endicott native’s arm during a tense armbar attempt.

“In that Jon Jones fight, I only reaped what I sowed,” Vitor Belfort told Jota Jota during a recent interview. “I could have ripped that arm off. So why didn’t I? Because I didn’t. I was a lamb when I should’ve been a lion. I wne into their fight with a fractured rib. That was the only day when Jon Jones was in extreme danger in his career. The only fight that he practically lost and then managed to turn it around.”

“I think he was a great lion, and I was a great lamb,” Vitor Belfort explained. “I realized that when I signed a contract from my spiritual father and my spirtiual brother. When I signed the contract, ti said ‘I’ll show mercy to my opponent or try to be a sportsman.’ A sportsman is someone who obeys the rules and he will try to follow them. I wasn’t a sportsman, I was being Jon Jones’ buddy. I should’ve ripped his arm off, it was the time for me to be the lion.”

Sean O’Malley received threatening DMs from Vitor Belfort after divulging ‘Open’ relationship details

According to newly minted bantamweight world champion Sean O’Malley, another former UFC titleholder wants to kick his a** after making some controversial remarks about his “open” relationship. Days removed from his stunning second-round knockout against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 in Boston, ‘Sugar’ rubbed a lot of fans the wrong way after suggesting that he […]

According to newly minted bantamweight world champion Sean O’Malley, another former UFC titleholder wants to kick his a** after making some controversial remarks about his “open” relationship.

Days removed from his stunning second-round knockout against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 in Boston, ‘Sugar’ rubbed a lot of fans the wrong way after suggesting that he had the right to cheat on his wife because he’s “a king” and pays for everything. The comments weren’t terribly shocking to most fight fans as Sean O’Malley had publicly spoken about his open relationship multiple times.

What ultimately struck a chord with fans was his admission that his wife, Danya Gonzalez, is “never fine with it” and “goes through phases.”

That apparently got the attention of former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort who, according to Sean O’Malley, sent him a DM threatening to kick his a**.

“You see what’s going viral? A little missed commun-whatever,” said O’Malley during a recent episode of his podcast. “I’ll say it so people can clip this too, it said I can cheat on my wife because I’m the king and I pay for everything, you see that going viral as f*ck? It’s fire. Vitor Belfort messaged me he said he wants to kick my a**.

“I think it was clipped from a couple but yeah, Vitor’s gonna f*cking beat my a** now but I mean relationships are relationships, they work or they don’t. We’ve been together for what eight years or some sh*t, doing good so it’s crazy how people just, it’s like you get married, you f*cking have a girlfriend and you live this one way. Any other way is not okay. It doesn’t work for everyone like that” (h/t MMA Mania).

Angry Vitor Belfort not happy with Sean O'Malley's relationship choices. pic.twitter.com/wHlfxNL37V

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The Problem with Sean O’Malley’s Relationship Admission

Non-monogamy has been a growing trend in recent years with individuals and couples openly exploring and engaging in romantic and sexual relationships with multiple partners at the same time. While it may seem odd for more traditional-minded folks, polyamory has been credited with making relationships stronger for those who engage in the lifestyle.

The problem with Sean O’Malley’s take on a polyamorous or “open” relationship is that it’s all completely one-sided. The fact that his wife is admittedly “never fine with it” is a big problem. It feels more like manipulation than anything and that is why many fans have taken issue with it.

What are your thoughts on O’Malley’s comments about his wife and their relationship?

Ex-President Donald Trump paid $2.5 million by Triller for commentating Holyfield Vs. Belfort event

Former United States President, Donald Trump, received a huge payment for commentating the Evander Holyfield Vs. Vitor Belfort in 2021. In the few years since Triller has moved into the combat sports world, their story has been filled with controversies and questionable business decisions. They did get off to a good start however, putting on […]

Former United States President, Donald Trump, received a huge payment for commentating the Evander Holyfield Vs. Vitor Belfort in 2021.

In the few years since Triller has moved into the combat sports world, their story has been filled with controversies and questionable business decisions. They did get off to a good start however, putting on a fight between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr in November of 2020. The exhibition contest was well received and drew great interest – reportedly doing over one million pay-per-view buys.

They would also play host to the Jake Paul Vs Ben Askren fight, an event which would oddly feature performances by huge music stars such as Diplo, Justin Bieber and Doja Cat.

In February 2021, Triller would outbid both Matchroom and Top Rank to promote the first fight between George Kambosos Jr. and Teofimo Lopez. However, after spending $10 million Triller wore unable to put on the event, being found in default of their contractual obligations and the rights would then be given to Matchroom.

Triller has also involved in several lawsuits over the past few years, both as plaintiff and defendant. They have been sued several times non-payment.

Triller Pays Donald Trump millions

As if their financial decisions could be summed up perfectly, it has now come to light that they paid Trump a huge fee for his time on the commentary desk. The Washington Post reported a fee of $2.5 million was paid to America’s 45^th president. In a statement, Triller stated would state –

“The payment made to Trump for his commentary was consistent with the fees typically received by celebrity commentators.”

On September 11 in 2021, Triller put a boxing event, shamefully pitting a 58-year-old Holyfield against Beflort. The Brazilian would make quick work of the former heavyweight champion, knocking him out in the first round. The undercard would also feature Anderson Silva Vs. Tito Ortiz, jono Carroll Vs. Andy Vences and David Haye Vs. Joe Fournier.

Trump has been around the combat sports for decades, most recently being cage side for UFC 290 just two weeks ago.

the full fight between Holyfield and Belfort which was commentated by Donald Trump

Was Donald Trump’s commentary worth $2.5 million?

Vitor Belfort offers to fight fellow UFC alum Nate Diaz in August: ‘Let’s box, legend versus legend’

Amid calls for Jake Paul to box YouTuber and musician, KSI, Nate Diaz has been offered a fight with former UFC light heavyweight champion and heavyweight tournament victor, Vitor Belfort – with the Brazilian labelling the former a “real fighter”. Diaz, an alum of the UFC, is currently wanted by the New Orleans Police Department […]

Diaz, an alum of the UFC, is currently wanted by the New Orleans Police Department after an arrest warrant was issued earlier this week, with the Stockton native facing a charge of second-degree battery.

Involved in a street fight on Bourbon Street in New Orleans following a Misfits boxing event over the weekend, footage emerged of Diaz kneeing TikTok influencer, Rodney Petersen in the body during a clinch exchange, before choking him unconscious with a front choke, and dropping him on the concrete pavement, allegedly causing a grisly laceration on Petersen’s head.

Casting doubt on his own scheduled August boxing match against Ohio native, Paul, Diaz urged the 6-1 puncher to fight the above-mentioned, KSi – claiming he would himself search for a “real fighter” for his long-awaited professional boxing debut.

Vitor Belfort offers to box Nate Diaz in August in Miami, Florida

And it appears the former UFC lightweight title challenger may have a willing dance partner in the form of Brazilian veteran, Belfort, who offered to share the squared circle with him in August.

“@NateDiaz209 you are a real fighter, I don’t know why u giving him (Jake Paul) the pleasure to fight you,” Vitor Belfort tweeted. “I would love to boxe (sic) you. Legend vs. Legend, from different generation. @ufc but with the best boxing skills in the game. Let’s boxe (sic) in Miami August? @Vaynersports let’s make this happen.”

Making his return to professional boxing at the beginning of this month, Vitor Belfort rematched former UFC opponent and compatriot, Jacare Souza in Milwaukee, landing a unanimous decision victory over the former Strikeforce champion. Back in September 2021, Belfort handed veteran former world champion, Evander Holyfield with a brutal first round knockout in the pair’s exhibition boxing clash.