Jon
Jones
18-1-0( W-L-D )
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

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
1048
53% Successful
552
Types of Successful Strikes
0
552
48% Standing
19%
33%
264
104
184
Striking Defense
67
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
42
62% Successful
26
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
8
22
0
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
Chael Sonnen 6 0 0 0
Jon Jones Sep 22, 2012
65 1 1 3 R4 Submission
Vitor Belfort 16 0 1 0
Jon Jones Apr 21, 2012
105 1 0 0 R5 Decision - Unanimous
Rashad Evans 45 0 0 0
Jon Jones Dec 10, 2011
24 1 1 0 R2 Submission
Lyoto Machida 13 0 0 0
Jon Jones Sep 24, 2011
61 2 2 3 R4 Submission
Rampage Jackson 16 0 0 0
Mauricio Rua Mar 19, 2011
9 0 0 0 R3 KO/TKO
Jon Jones 75 3 0 4
Win
Jon Jones Feb 5, 2011
20 2 3 2 R2 Submission
Ryan Bader 5 0 0 0
Win
Jon Jones Aug 1, 2010
15 1 0 2 R1 KO/TKO
Vladimir Matyushenko 0 0 0 0
Win
Brandon Vera Mar 21, 2010
5 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Jon Jones 11 2 0 0
Loss
Matt Hamill Dec 5, 2009
5 0 0 0 R1 DQ
Jon Jones 44 1 0 2
Win
Jon Jones Jul 11, 2009
25 0 1 0 R2 Submission
Jake O'Brien 11 0 0 0
Win
Jon Jones Jan 31, 2009
45 7 0 4 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Stephan Bonnar 37 0 0 0
Win
Jon Jones Aug 9, 2008
42 2 0 2 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Andre Gusmao 34 0 0 0

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.

•    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

Brian Stann
Brian Stann
12-6-0
( W-L-D )
Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans
22-3-1
( W-L-D )
Clay Guida
Clay Guida
30-10-0
( W-L-D )

Key Opponents

Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua
21-7-0
( W-L-D )
Brandon Vera
Brandon Vera
12-6-0, 1NC
( W-L-D )

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Win
Mauricio Rua UFC® 128 SHOGUN vs JONES

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