UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort

A Middleweight Championship bout between reigning Champion Anderson Silva and challenger Vitor Belfort headlined the card and produced one of the most iconic moments in MMA history. The event played a major role in skyrocketing the UFC’s popularity in Brazil. After finishing Ryan Bader, Jon Jones was asked by Joe Rogan inside the Octagon if he would accept a Title fight against Maurício Shogun Rua on six weeks’ notice, which he accepted. The card also featured the UFC debut of Demetrious Johnson.