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Jon Jones

Heavyweight Division

28-1-0 (W-L-D)

11

Wins by Knockout

7

Wins by Submission

Jon Jones
  • Last fight

    Win
    Jon Jones
    Stipe Miocic

    Jones vs Miocic

    Nov. 16, 2024

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Learn more about Jon Jones' UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Rochester, United States
Trains at
Team Jones
Age
37
Height
76.00
Weight
237.60
Octagon Debut
Aug. 9, 2008
Reach
84.50
Leg reach
45.00
  • Youngest champion in UFC history
     
  • Has only gone the distance 10 times as a pro
     
  • 11 KO wins and seven by submission (Americana, 5 guillotine, RNC)
     
  • Has gone on record saying that he learned many of his unorthodox moves from youtube videos
     
  • Older brother Arthur played for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens and younger brother Chandler plays for the Las Vegas Raiders
     
  • Made eight successful title defenses during first reign, breaking Tito Ortiz’ record for most UFC light heavyweight title defenses
     
  • Foiled attempted robbery on the day of the Rua fight
     
  • Inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s Fight Wing for first fight with Gustafsson

UFC 309 (11/16/24) Jones stopped Stipe Miocic via strikes at 4:29 of the third round to retain his UFC heavyweight title

UFC 285 (3/4/23) Jones submitted Ciryl Gane via guillotine choke at 2:04 of the first round to win the vacant UFC heavyweight title 

UFC 247 (2/8/20) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Dominick Reyes to retain his UFC light heavyweight title. Vacated title in August 2020.

UFC 239 (7/6/19) Jones won a five round split decision over Thiago Santos to retain his UFC light heavyweight title

UFC 235 (3/2/19) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Anthony Smith to retain his UFC light heavyweight title

UFC 232 (12/29/18) Jones stopped Alexander Gustafsson via strikes at 2:02 of the third round to win the vacant UFC light heavyweight title

UFC 214 (7/29/17) Jones’ third round knockout (3:01) of Daniel Cormier was overturned to a no contest after Jones failed his drug test. He was subsequently stripped of the light heavyweight title he won that night.

UFC 197 (4/23/16) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Ovince Saint Preux to win the interim UFC light heavyweight title

UFC 182 (1/3/15) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Daniel Cormier to retain his UFC light heavyweight title. Stripped of title on April 28 due to legal issues.

UFC 172 (4/26/14) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Glover Teixeira to retain his UFC light heavyweight title.

UFC 165 (9/21/13) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Alexander Gustafsson to retain his UFC light heavyweight title

UFC 159 (4/27/13) Jones stopped Chael Sonnen via strikes at 4:33 of the first round to retain his UFC light heavyweight title

UFC 152 (9/22/12) Jones submitted Vitor Belfort via keylock at :54 of round four to retain his UFC light heavyweight title

UFC 145 (4/21/12) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Rashad Evans to retain his UFC light heavyweight title

UFC 140 (12/10/11) Jones submitted Lyoto Machida via guillotine choke at 4:26 of the second round to retain his UFC light heavyweight title

UFC 135 (9/24/11) Jones submitted Quinton Jackson via rear naked choke at 1:14 of the fourth round to retain his UFC light heavyweight title

UFC 128 (3/19/11) Jones stopped Mauricio Rua via strikes at 2:37 of the third round to win the UFC light heavyweight championship.

UFC 126 (2/5/11) Jones submitted Ryan Bader via guillotine choke at 4:20 of the second round.

UFC ON VERSUS 2 (8/1/10) Jones stopped Vladimir Matyushenko via strikes at 1:52 of the first round.

UFC ON VERSUS 1 (3/21/10) Jones stopped Brandon Vera via strikes at 3:19 of the first round.

TUF10 Finale (12/5/09) Jones was disqualified at 4:14 of the first round (illegal downward elbows) against Matt Hamill.

UFC 100 (7/11/09) Jones submitted Jake O’Brien via guillotine choke at 2:43 of the second round.

UFC 94 (1/31/09) Jones scored a three round unanimous decision over Stephan Bonnar.

UFC 87 (8/9/08) Jones scored a three round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Andre Gusmao.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training MMA in 2007. I had an unexpected child in college and I needed to make some money.

Training: Practice 2-3 times a day... a morning and night session plus one private a day, as well as strength and conditioning every night and swimming every Tuesday and Thursday.

What ranks and titles have you held? UFC heavyweight champion, Two-time UFC light heavyweight champion, former interim UFC light heavyweight champion, JUCO National Wrestling Champion, USKBA 205lb MMA Champion, purple belt in jiu-jitsu

Do you have any heroes? Anderson Silva, Fedor Emelianenko, Muhammad Ali

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a great opportunity for me at such a young age and being new to the sport of MMA.  I am extremely excited to be a part of the UFC. 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I attended Iowa Central and earned an associates degree.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? JUCO National Wrestling Champion, Greco Roman All-American, NYS Champion

Favorite grappling technique: Whatever taps the guy out.

Favorite Striking technique: Whatever KOs him.