Jon Jones MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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JON JONES
“Bones”
UNITED STATES • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
28-1-0 (1 NC)
(T)KO
11-0
SUB
7-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
United States
WT CLASS
Heavyweight • Light Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 4″, 238 lbs
BIRTHDATE
07/19/1987 (39)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
84.5″ (215cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Jackson’s MMA Acoma • Albuquerque, NM
NICKNAME
“Bones”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Jon Jones Record
WINS28
KO/TKO
11
SUB
7
DECISION
10
LOSSES1
KO/TKO
0
SUB
0
DECISION
0
DQ
1
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 30 professional bouts (28-1-0, 1 NC).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Stipe Miocic
United States
United States
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic
Nov / 16 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:29)
Nov / 16 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME4:29
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Miocic
Defended UFC Heavyweight Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Stipe Miocic
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup237.6 lbs vs 248.6 lbs
Stipe Miocic Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout27-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Stipe Miocic: +450 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones dominated the opening frame with a trip takedown and slicing ground elbows before dismantling Miocic on the feet. In round three, Jones landed a thunderous spinning back kick to the ribs that collapsed the two-time champion, finishing with follow-up punches at 4:29 to retain his title and earn a $50,000 Performance bonus.
WIN
Ciryl Gane
France
France
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane
Mar / 04 / 2023
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:04)
Mar / 04 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME2:04
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Gane
Captured Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Title
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Ciryl Gane
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup248 lbs vs 247½ lbs
Ciryl Gane Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout26-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -160 (Favorite)
vs
Ciryl Gane: +135 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning after a three-year hiatus in his heavyweight debut, Jones ducked under a punch, drove Gane into the cage, transitioned to top control, and locked in a guillotine choke to force the tap in just 2:04, winning the vacant heavyweight crown and Performance of the Night ($50k).
WIN
Dominick Reyes
United States
United States
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes
Feb / 08 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 08 / 2020
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Reyes
Defended UFC World Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Dominick Reyes
Fight Location Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dominick Reyes Record at Bout (Opponent)12-0-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout25-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Dominick Reyes: +350 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Joe Soliz: 49-46
Chris Lee: 48-47
Marcos Rosales: 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Reyes challenged Jones with relentless volume and body kicks through the first two rounds, but Jones rallied in the championship rounds with constant forward pressure, takedowns, and superior cardio to take a unanimous decision.
WIN
Thiago Santos
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos
Jul / 06 / 2019
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jul / 06 / 2019
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Santos
Defended UFC World Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Thiago Santos
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204½ lbs
Thiago Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)21-6-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout24-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Thiago Santos: +450 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Derek Cleary: 48-47
Patrick Sheehan: 48-47
Junichiro Kamijo: 47-48
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Santos tore multiple knee ligaments in round one but continued throwing heavy power shots. Jones maintained control with stinging oblique kicks, elbows, and measured striking to take a competitive split decision.
WIN
Anthony Smith
United States
United States
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith
Mar / 02 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Mar / 02 / 2019
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Smith
Defended UFC World Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Anthony Smith
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204½ lbs
Anthony Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)31-13-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout23-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -900 (Favorite)
vs
Anthony Smith: +600 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Sal D’Amato: 48-44
Junichiro Kamijo: 48-44
Chris Lee: 48-44
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones dominated the action with crushing body kicks, shoulder strikes in the clinch, and takedowns. Despite a two-point deduction in round four for an illegal knee to a grounded Smith, Jones coasted to a wide 48-44 unanimous decision.
WIN
Alexander Gustafsson
Sweden
Sweden
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2
Dec / 29 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:02)
Dec / 29 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME2:02
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Gustafsson 2
Recaptured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson
Fight Location Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 204½ lbs
Alexander Gustafsson Record at Bout (Opponent)18-4-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout22-1-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -280 (Favorite)
vs
Alexander Gustafsson: +240 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their rematch, Jones chipped away with kicks before taking Gustafsson down in round three, passing to half-guard, and raining down unanswered ground strikes to reclaim the light heavyweight title via TKO at 2:02.
NC
Daniel Cormier
United States
United States
UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2
Jul / 29 / 2017
No Contest
Rnd 3 (3:01)
Jul / 29 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME3:01
METHODNo Contest
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Cormier vs. Jones 2
Bout Overturned to No Contest
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Daniel Cormier
Fight Location Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204½ lbs vs 205 lbs
Daniel Cormier Record at Bout (Opponent)19-1-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout22-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Daniel Cormier: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones landed a flush left head kick in round three that staggered Cormier, following up with ground strikes for a stoppage. The result was later overturned to an official No Contest by the CSAC after Jones tested positive for a banned substance.
WIN
Ovince Saint Preux
United States
United States
UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux
Apr / 23 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Apr / 23 / 2016
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Interim UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Saint Preux
Captured Interim UFC Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Ovince Saint Preux
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ovince Saint Preux Record at Bout (Opponent)19-7-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout21-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Ovince Saint Preux: +450 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Sal D’Amato: 50-44
Junichiro Kamijo: 50-45
Glenn Trowbridge: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning from a 15-month layoff, Jones controlled Saint Preux with oblique kicks, sweeps, and takedowns across 25 minutes, breaking Saint Preux’s arm with a body kick in round two to win the interim championship via unanimous decision.
WIN
Daniel Cormier
United States
United States
UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier
Jan / 03 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jan / 03 / 2015
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Cormier
Defended UFC World Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Daniel Cormier
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Daniel Cormier Record at Bout (Opponent)15-0-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout20-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -160 (Favorite)
vs
Daniel Cormier: +140 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Marcos Rosales: 49-46
Cardo Urso: 49-46
Tony Weeks: 49-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a fiercely contested grudge match, Jones took down the undefeated Olympic wrestler three times and battered Cormier in the clinch with knees to the body, claiming a unanimous decision and Fight of the Night honours ($50k).
WIN
Glover Teixeira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira
Apr / 26 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Apr / 26 / 2014
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Teixeira
Defended UFC World Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Glover Teixeira
Fight Location Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Baltimore Arena)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Baltimore Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Glover Teixeira Record at Bout (Opponent)22-2-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout19-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -500 (Favorite)
vs
Glover Teixeira: +375 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Sal D’Amato: 50-45
Cardo Urso: 50-45
Eric Colón: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones dislocated Teixeira’s shoulder with an early standing arm-crank in round one and tore through the Brazilian contender in the clinch with short elbows and uppercuts over five dominant rounds to pitch a 50-45 shutout.
WIN
Alexander Gustafsson
Sweden
Sweden
UFC 165: Jones vs. Gustafsson
Sep / 21 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Sep / 21 / 2013
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Gustafsson
Defended UFC World Championship • HOF Fight
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson
Fight Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204½ lbs vs 204½ lbs
Alexander Gustafsson Record at Bout (Opponent)15-1-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout18-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -800 (Favorite)
vs
Alexander Gustafsson: +550 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy
Chris Lee: 48-47
Richard Bertrand: 48-47
Mark Collett: 49-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing. Gustafsson took Jones down for the first time in his career and landed heavy boxing combos, but Jones responded in round four with a vicious spinning back elbow, pulling ahead in round five to retain his title via unanimous decision.
WIN
Chael Sonnen
United States
United States
UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen
Apr / 27 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:33)
Apr / 27 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME4:33
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Sonnen
Defended UFC World Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Chael Sonnen
Fight Location Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Chael Sonnen Record at Bout (Opponent)27-12-1
Jon Jones Record at Bout17-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -900 (Favorite)
vs
Chael Sonnen: +600 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones easily out-wrestled Sonnen, taking him down repeatedly before raining down punishing elbows and punches to stop the fight at 4:33 of round one. Jones discovered post-fight that he had suffered a severe compound dislocation of his left big toe during the bout.
WIN
Vitor Belfort
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort
Sep / 22 / 2012
Submission
Rnd 4 (0:54)
Sep / 22 / 2012
ROUND4
TIME0:54
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Belfort
Defended UFC World Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Vitor Belfort
Fight Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204½ lbs vs 204¼ lbs
Vitor Belfort Record at Bout (Opponent)21-9-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout16-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -1200 (Favorite)
vs
Vitor Belfort: +800 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones survived a perilous deep armbar attempt by Belfort in round one, then proceeded to systematically pick apart the Brazilian legend before locking in an americana keylock at 0:54 of round four to earn Submission of the Night ($65k).
WIN
Rashad Evans
United States
United States
UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans
Apr / 21 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Apr / 21 / 2012
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Evans
Defended UFC World Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Rashad Evans
Fight Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Philips Arena)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Philips Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Rashad Evans Record at Bout (Opponent)17-1-1
Jon Jones Record at Bout15-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -500 (Favorite)
vs
Rashad Evans: +400 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Sal D’Amato: 49-46
Chris Lee: 49-46
Cardo Urso: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a bitter battle against his former Jackson-Wink teammate, Jones commanded the distance with a 10-inch reach advantage, cutting Evans with razor-sharp standing elbows and stinging front kicks to take a clear unanimous decision.
WIN
Lyoto Machida
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida
Dec / 10 / 2011
Submission
Rnd 2 (4:26)
Dec / 10 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME4:26
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Machida
Defended UFC World Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Lyoto Machida
Fight Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout (Opponent)17-2-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout14-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +350 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After Machida found success with counter left hands in round one, Jones slashed Machida open with an elbow from top position in round two, then locked in a standing guillotine choke against the fence, rendering Machida unconscious at 4:26 to earn Fight of the Night ($75k).
WIN
Quinton Jackson
United States
United States
UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage
Sep / 24 / 2011
Submission
Rnd 4 (1:14)
Sep / 24 / 2011
ROUND4
TIME1:14
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Rampage
Defended UFC World Championship
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Quinton Jackson
Fight Location Denver, Colorado, United States (Pepsi Center)
Denver, Colorado, United States (Pepsi Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204½ lbs vs 205 lbs
Quinton Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)32-8-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout13-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -550 (Favorite)
vs
Quinton Jackson: +425 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Josh Rosenthal
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones dismantled Rampage from the outside with low oblique kicks and spinning elbows before securing a fourth-round takedown, swiftly transitioning to the back to sink in a rear-naked choke at 1:14 to retain his title and earn Fight of the Night ($75k).
WIN
Mauricio Rua
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones
Mar / 19 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:37)
Mar / 19 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME2:37
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Shogun vs. Jones
Captured Undisputed UFC Title • Youngest Champion
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Maurício Rua
Fight Location Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Maurício Rua Record at Bout (Opponent)19-4-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout12-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -220 (Favorite)
vs
Maurício Rua: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A historic coronation. 23-year-old Jones overwhelmed “Shogun” Rua with flying knees, elbows, and ground-and-pound, forcing the stoppage at 2:37 of round three to become the youngest champion in UFC history.
WIN
Ryan Bader
United States
United States
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
Feb / 05 / 2011
Submission
Rnd 2 (4:20)
Feb / 05 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME4:20
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 126 Title Eliminator • Jones vs. Bader
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Ryan Bader
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ryan Bader Record at Bout (Opponent)12-0-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout11-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -270 (Favorite)
vs
Ryan Bader: +230 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Rodney Dent
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Showdown between top light heavyweight prospects. Jones out-grappled the All-American wrestler and clamped onto a tight guillotine choke at 4:20 of round two to win Submission of the Night ($75k) and earn a title shot.
WIN
Vladimir Matyushenko
Belarus
Belarus
UFC on Versus: Jones vs. Matyushenko
Aug / 01 / 2010
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:52)
Aug / 01 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME1:52
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on Versus 2 Main Event • Jones vs. Matyushenko
Main Event
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Vladimir Matyushenko
Fight Location San Diego, California, United States (San Diego Sports Arena)
San Diego, California, United States (San Diego Sports Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vladimir Matyushenko Record at Bout (Opponent)24-4-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout10-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Vladimir Matyushenko: +450 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones took the Belarusian veteran down in the opening minute, trapped Matyushenko’s arm in a dominant crucifix position, and unloaded heavy elbows to force a stoppage at 1:52 of round one.
WIN
Brandon Vera
United States
United States
UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones
Mar / 21 / 2010
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:19)
Mar / 21 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME3:19
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on Versus 1 Main Event • Vera vs. Jones
Main Event
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Brandon Vera
Fight Location Broomfield, Colorado, United States (1stBank Center)
Broomfield, Colorado, United States (1stBank Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 204 lbs
Brandon Vera Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout9-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Brandon Vera: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones took Vera to the canvas and landed a crushing downward elbow from guard that broke Vera’s orbital bone, finishing with rapid follow-up strikes at 3:19 to capture Knockout of the Night ($50k).
LOSS
Matt Hamill
United States
United States
The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale
Dec / 05 / 2009
DQ
Rnd 1 (4:14)
Dec / 05 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME4:14
METHODDQ
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 TUF 10 Finale Co-Main Event • Jones vs. Hamill
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Matt Hamill
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Pearl at The Palms)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Pearl at The Palms)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
Matt Hamill Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout9-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -330 (Favorite)
vs
Matt Hamill: +270 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones took Hamill down with a trip and unleashed overwhelming ground-and-pound from full mount. Referee Steve Mazzagatti disqualified Jones for downward 12-to-6 elbows at 4:14 of round one, resulting in the sole official defeat of Jones’s career.
WIN
Jake O’Brien
United States
United States
UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir 2
Jul / 11 / 2009
Submission
Rnd 2 (2:43)
Jul / 11 / 2009
ROUND2
TIME2:43
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 100 Preliminary Feature • Jones vs. O’Brien
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Jake O’Brien
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jake O’Brien Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout8-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Jake O’Brien: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Featured on the landmark UFC 100 card, Jones out-wrestled former heavyweight O’Brien and caught him in a modified guillotine choke to force the tap at 2:43 of round two.
WIN
Stephan Bonnar
United States
United States
UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2
Jan / 31 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jan / 31 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 94 Main Card Showcase • Jones vs. Bonnar
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Stephan Bonnar
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
Stephan Bonnar Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout7-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Stephan Bonnar: -140 (Favorite)
vs
Jon Jones: +110 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
Adalaide Byrd: 30-27
Patricia Morse Jarman: 29-28
Roy Silbert: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones delivered a dazzling display of Greco-Roman throws, suplexes, and spinning back elbows that dropped UFC Hall of Famer Bonnar in round one, cruising to an impressive unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Andre Gusmao
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 87: Seek and Destroy
Aug / 09 / 2008
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 09 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Jones vs. Gusmão
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs André Gusmão
Fight Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (Target Center)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (Target Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
André Gusmão Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout6-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
André Gusmão: -230 (Favorite)
vs
Jon Jones: +190 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Yves Lavigne
Doug Crosby: 30-27
Sal D’Amato: 29-28
Cecil Peoples: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Taking the fight on just two weeks’ notice, 21-year-old Jones dazzled in his UFC debut, confusing BJJ black belt Gusmão with spinning kicks, throws, and unorthodox strikes to earn a unanimous decision win.
WIN
Moyses Gabin
United States
United States
BCX 5: Battle Cage Xtreme 5
Jul / 12 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:58)
Jul / 12 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME1:58
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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USKBA Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Gabin
Captured USKBA Regional Title
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Moyses Gabin
Fight Location Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Trump Taj Mahal)
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Trump Taj Mahal)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Moyses Gabin Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout5-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his sixth pro bout in three months, Jones overwhelmed Gabin with heavy combinations in round two to claim the USKBA Light Heavyweight Championship, earning his UFC contract immediately following the victory.
WIN
Parker Porter
United States
United States
WCF: World Championship Fighting 3
Jun / 20 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:36)
Jun / 20 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME0:36
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WCF 3 Feature Bout • Jones vs. Porter
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Parker Porter
Fight Location Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
Wilmington, Massachusetts, United StatesDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 215 lbs
Parker Porter Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones landed a thunderous overhand right in the opening exchange that floored future UFC heavyweight Parker Porter, stopping the contest in just 36 seconds.
WIN
Ryan Verrett
United States
United States
USFL: War in the Woods 3
May / 09 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:14)
May / 09 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME0:14
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 War in the Woods 3 • Jones vs. Verrett
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Ryan Verrett
Fight Location Ledyard, Connecticut, United States (Foxwoods Resort)
Ledyard, Connecticut, United States (Foxwoods Resort)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ryan Verrett Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones sprinted across the cage right from the opening bell and swarmed Verrett with punches, earning the fastest victory of his career in only 14 seconds.
WIN
Anthony Pina
United States
United States
ICE: ICE Fighter
Apr / 25 / 2008
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 1 (1:15)
Apr / 25 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME1:15
METHODSubmission (Guillotine)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ICE Fighter Feature • Jones vs. Pina
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Anthony Pina
Fight Location Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Worcester, Massachusetts, United StatesDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Anthony Pina Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones executed an immediate body-lock takedown and locked in a front guillotine choke, forcing Pina to submit at 1:15 of the opening frame.
WIN
Carlos Eduardo
Brazil
Brazil
BCX 4: Battle Cage Xtreme 4
Apr / 19 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:24)
Apr / 19 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME0:24
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Battle Cage Xtreme 4 • Jones vs. Eduardo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Carlos Eduardo
Fight Location Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Trump Taj Mahal)
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Trump Taj Mahal)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Carlos Eduardo Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jones dominated the undefeated Brazilian with superior striking volume and wrestling control, finishing with unanswered punches at 0:24 of round three.
WIN
Brad Bernard
United States
United States
FFP: Untamed 20
Apr / 12 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:32)
Apr / 12 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME1:32
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Jones vs. Bernard
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupJon Jones vs Brad Bernard
Fight Location Boxborough, Massachusetts, United States
Boxborough, Massachusetts, United StatesDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Brad Bernard Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Jon Jones Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional mixed martial arts debut, former national junior college wrestling champion Jon Jones overwhelmed Bernard from the start, unleashing heavy ground punches to score a TKO stoppage at 1:32 of round one.
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