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.
Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 13 fights.
| Record: | 18-1-0 |
| Summary: | Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | Bones |
| From: | Rochester, NY USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Endicott, NY USA |
| Age: | 25 |
| Height: | 6' 4" ( 193 cm ) |
| Weight: | 205 lb ( 93 kg ) |
| College: | Iowa Central |
| Degree: | Associates Degree |
Media
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
1048
Types of Successful Strikes
0
552
Striking Defense
67
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
42
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
100
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Jones |
Apr 27, 2013
|
20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
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| Chael Sonnen | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Jon Jones |
Sep 22, 2012
|
65 | 1 | 1 | 3 | R4 Submission |
Ways To Watch
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| Vitor Belfort | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Jon Jones |
Apr 21, 2012
|
105 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R5 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
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| Rashad Evans | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Jon Jones |
Dec 10, 2011
|
24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
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| Lyoto Machida | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Jon Jones |
Sep 24, 2011
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61 | 2 | 2 | 3 | R4 Submission |
Ways To Watch
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| Rampage Jackson | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Mauricio Rua |
Mar 19, 2011
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9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
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| Jon Jones | 75 | 3 | 0 | 4 | ||||
|
Win
|
Jon Jones |
Feb 5, 2011
|
20 | 2 | 3 | 2 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
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| Ryan Bader | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Jon Jones |
Aug 1, 2010
|
15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
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| Vladimir Matyushenko | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Brandon Vera |
Mar 21, 2010
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Jon Jones | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Matt Hamill |
Dec 5, 2009
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 DQ |
Ways To Watch
|
| Jon Jones | 44 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||||
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Win
|
Jon Jones |
Jul 11, 2009
|
25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
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| Jake O'Brien | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Jon Jones |
Jan 31, 2009
|
45 | 7 | 0 | 4 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Stephan Bonnar | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Jon Jones |
Aug 9, 2008
|
42 | 2 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Andre Gusmao | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: Practice with Coach Jackson and / or Winkeljohn, 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 with Sandia High School’s swim team.
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.
What ranks and titles have you held? UFC light heavyweight champion, JUCO National Wrestling Champion, USKBA 205lb MMA Champion
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
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? USKBA 205lb Champion
Favorite grappling technique: Whatever taps the guy out.
Favorite Striking technique: Whatever KOs him.
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.
What ranks and titles have you held? UFC light heavyweight champion, JUCO National Wrestling Champion, USKBA 205lb MMA Champion
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
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? USKBA 205lb Champion
Favorite grappling technique: Whatever taps the guy out.
Favorite Striking technique: Whatever KOs him.
• Youngest champion in UFC history
• Has only gone the distance three times as a pro (8 KO wins and 6 submission wins)
• Has gone on record saying that he learned many of his unorthodox moves from youtube videos.
• Older brother Arthur plays for the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens and younger brother Chandler plays for the New England Patriots
• Has defended his title five times, tying him with Tito Ortiz for most light heavyweight title defenses
• Foiled attempted robbery on the day of the Rua fight
Career
Trained With
Key Fights
Result |
Opponent |
Event |
Replay |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua | UFC® 128 SHOGUN vs JONES |
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