Anderson Silva Stops Vitor Belfort, Defends Title At UFC 126

Silva stops Belfort, defends title at UFC 126 By GREG BEACHAM  AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Anderson Silva stopped Vitor Belfort with a single kick to the face in the first round, defending his UFC middleweight belt for a record eighth time at UFC 126 on Saturday night.  Silva (28-4) stopped his fellow Brazilian brawler with one magnificently placed kick that caught Belfort squarely on the jaw, bringing a dramatic end to Silva's 13th consecutive victory at 3:25 of the opening round.  Belfort (19-9) was powerless to stop the kick from Silva, whose athleticism and well-rounded style have kept him unbeaten since 2006.  Jon "Bones" Jones earned a light heavyweight title shot with a second-round submission victory over fellow elite prospect Ryan Bader, and Forrest Griffin won an unanimous decision over fellow veteran Rich Franklin.