UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort
Canada
Main Card • Final
United States
R4, 0:54
Title Fight
Submission of the Night
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
United Kingdom
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:40
Knockout of the Night
Prelims • Final
R2, 1:14
Croatia
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 4:10
Norway
R1, 1:09
Australia
R1, 0:45
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$65k SOTN
Title Bout
$65k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$65,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: T.J. Grant and Evan Dunham were awarded $65,000 each for their grueling lightweight battle, combining for over 320 significant strikes.
Knockout of the Night: Cub Swanson earned $65,000 for his devastating first-round walk-off punch finish against Charles Oliveira.
Submission of the Night: Jon Jones collected $65,000 for surviving an early armbar and finishing former champion Vitor Belfort via fourth-round americana (keylock).
Reported Payouts & Estimated Fighter Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $400,000 | — | $65,000 | $465,000 | |
| LOSS | $275,000 | — | — | $275,000 | |
| WIN | $275,000 | $150,000 | — | $425,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $29,000 | — | — | $29,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $65,000 | $95,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $65,000 | $95,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | $65,000 | $88,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $64,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $6,000 | — | — | $6,000 | |
| WIN | $6,000 | $6,000 | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 |
*Purses are attributed estimates based on previous and subsequent commission disclosures from Nevada and California, as the Ontario Athletic Commission does not publicly release fighter pay. Disclosed figures include officially confirmed post-fight performance bonus awards ($65,000 each) and contractual win bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 152
Demetrious Johnson defeated Joseph Benavidez via split decision to become the inaugural UFC Flyweight Champion, commencing a historic six-year, 11-defense championship reign.
Jon Jones secured his 4th consecutive UFC Light Heavyweight title defense, tying Chuck Liddell and Frank Shamrock for the second-most title defenses in division history.
With his fourth-round americana tapout of Vitor Belfort, Jon Jones notched his 5th submission win at 205 pounds, tying Renato Sobral for the most submission finishes in UFC light heavyweight history.
The flyweight championship finale between Johnson and Benavidez served as the first five-round, 25-minute championship bout ever contested in UFC flyweight division history.
TJ Grant (164) and Evan Dunham (160) landed 324 combined significant strikes over three rounds, setting one of the highest strike-output lightweight bouts of 2012.
UFC 152 drew an official gate of $1,921,000 from 16,800 spectators at the Air Canada Centre, solidifying Toronto as one of the promotion’s premier international markets.
Olympic gold medalist and UFC pioneer Jeff Blatnick served as a cageside judge for the final time at UFC 152 prior to his passing in October 2012.
Cub Swanson collected Knockout of the Night honors by stopping Charles Oliveira in 2:40, registering his third consecutive first-round knockout in 2012.
Kyle Noke transitioned successfully to the welterweight division by finishing Charlie Brenneman in only 45 seconds of the opening frame.
Jon Jones survived a hyperextended elbow from a razor-tight Vitor Belfort armbar in round 1 to orchestrate a dominant fourth-round submission victory.
Canadian standout Mitch Gagnon notched the fastest submission of the event by choking Walel Watson unconscious in just 1:09 of round 1.
Seth Baczynski extended his Octagon win streak to four consecutive bouts with a dramatic first-round walk-off punch finish against Simeon Thoresen.
When and where did UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort take place?
UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort took place on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Who won the main event between Jon Jones and Vitor Belfort?
Jon Jones defended his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Vitor Belfort via submission (americana / keylock) at 0:54 of Round 4.
How close was Vitor Belfort to submitting Jon Jones?
In Round 1, Belfort locked in a deep armbar that hyperextended Jones’ right elbow and caused ligament damage, but Jones showed tremendous resilience to pull his arm free and dominate the remaining rounds.
Who became the first UFC Flyweight Champion at UFC 152?
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson defeated Joseph Benavidez via split decision (48–47, 47–48, 49–46) to become the inaugural UFC Flyweight Champion.
Who received the $65,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 152?
Four fighters received $65,000 bonuses: TJ Grant vs. Evan Dunham (Fight of the Night), Cub Swanson (Knockout of the Night), and Jon Jones (Submission of the Night).
Who won the middleweight bout between Michael Bisping and Brian Stann?
Michael Bisping defeated Brian Stann via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after using effective kickboxing combinations and four takedowns across three rounds.
How did Cub Swanson defeat Charles Oliveira at UFC 152?
Cub Swanson landed an overhand right punch to the temple that resulted in a delayed-reaction knockout at 2:40 of Round 1, earning him the Knockout of the Night award.
Why was Cub Swanson vs. Charles Oliveira contested at a catchweight?
Charles Oliveira initially weighed in at 146.4 lbs, then came in at 146.2 lbs on his second attempt. Swanson accepted the fight at a catchweight of 146.2 lbs without requesting a fine against Oliveira.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 152?
UFC 152 drew an official crowd of 16,800 spectators and generated a live box-office gate of $1,921,000 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 152 generate?
UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort generated an estimated 450,000 pay-per-view buys in North America.
Why did Vitor Belfort receive a title shot against Jon Jones at UFC 152?
After Dan Henderson suffered a knee injury that forced the cancellation of UFC 151, and Lyoto Machida turned down a short-notice rematch, former UFC champion Vitor Belfort stepped up from middleweight to challenge Jones on four weeks’ notice.
How did the UFC 152 Flyweight Championship Tournament work?
The UFC held a 4-man tournament to crown the inaugural 125-lb champion. Joseph Benavidez knocked out Yasuhiro Urushitani, while Demetrious Johnson defeated Ian McCall to set up the tournament final at UFC 152.
How did Vinny Magalhaes win his return fight to the UFC?
ADCC champion Vinny Magalhaes made a triumphant return to the Octagon by submitting Croatian veteran Igor Pokrajac with an armbar at 1:14 of Round 2.
Who called the action and announced the fights for UFC 152?
The play-by-play commentary was delivered by Mike Goldberg alongside color analyst Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
What was the quickest finish of the night at UFC 152?
The fastest finish on the card occurred in the welterweight opener, where Kyle Noke stopped Charlie Brenneman via TKO in just 45 seconds of Round 1.
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