Jon Jones (28-1, 17) was born in Rochester, New York, U.S. on July 19, 1987. At the age of 20 years on April 12, 2008, he made his professional MMA debut against Brad Bernard, winning the fight via 1st-round TKO.
On August 9, 2008, 21-year old Jon Jones made his UFC debut on his 7th professional MMA fight at UFC 87 against a 31-year old André Gusmão, winning the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
He became the UFC light-heavyweight champion on March 19, 2011 at age 23 on his 14th professional MMA fight at UFC 128 after defeating a 29-year old Maurício Rua via 3rd-round TKO.
Jon Jones is a two weight division UFC champion. He defeated a 32-year old Ciryl Gane via 1st-round submission to become the UFC heavyweight champion on March 4, 2023 at age 35 on his 29th professional MMA fight at UFC 285.
Jones' last fight was a heavyweight (UFC Championship) title defense against Stipe Miocic on November 16, 2024. He stopped Miocic via TKO in the 3rd round, successfully defending the title. He retired with a 19-fight winning streak.
He has fought 23 times in the UFC, and has a record of 22 wins, 0 losses and 1 no-contest in the promotion.
Some of Jon Jones' best fights have been against Ciryl Gane, Chael Sonnen, Stipe Miocic, Maurício Rua, Alexander Gustafsson, Lyoto Machida and Vitor Belfort.
Jones has 1 loss on his MMA record.
| # | Date | Opponent | Promotion | Weight | Round | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30  | Nov 16, 2024 37 years, 3 months 28-1 (17) | 42 years, 2 months 20-4 (15) | UFC | HW | 3 | TKO | WIN Spinning back kick and punches Defended UFC heavyweight title |
29  | Mar 4, 2023 35 years, 7 months 27-1 (16) | 32 years, 10 months 11-1 (8) | UFC | HW | 1 | SUB | WIN Guillotine choke Won UFC heavyweight title Vacant |
28  | Feb 8, 2020 32 years, 6 months 26-1 (15) | 30 years, 1 months 12-0 (9) | UFC | LHW | 5 | UD | WIN Defended UFC light-heavyweight title |
27  | Jul 6, 2019 31 years, 11 months 25-1 (15) | 35 years, 5 months 21-6 (16) | UFC | LHW | 5 | SD | WIN Defended UFC light-heavyweight title |
26  | Mar 2, 2019 31 years, 7 months 24-1 (15) | 30 years, 7 months 32-13 (30) | UFC | LHW | 5 | UD | WIN Defended UFC light-heavyweight title |
25  | Dec 29, 2018 31 years, 5 months 23-1 (15) | 31 years, 11 months 18-4 (14) | UFC | LHW | 3 | KO | WIN Punches Won UFC light-heavyweight title Vacant |
24  | Jul 29, 2017 30 years 22-1 (14) | 38 years, 4 months 19-1 (11) | UFC | LHW | 3 | NC | NC Overturned For UFC light-heavyweight title |
23  | Apr 23, 2016 28 years, 9 months 22-1 (14) | 33 years 19-7 (13) | UFC | LHW | 5 | UD | WIN Won UFC light-heavyweight title Interim |
22 | Jan 3, 2015 27 years, 5 months 21-1 (14) | 35 years, 9 months 15-0 (9) | UFC | LHW | 5 | UD | WIN Defended UFC light-heavyweight title |
21  | Apr 26, 2014 26 years, 9 months 20-1 (14) | 34 years, 5 months 22-2 (18) | UFC | LHW | 5 | UD | WIN Defended UFC light-heavyweight title |
20 | Sep 21, 2013 26 years, 2 months 19-1 (14) | 26 years, 8 months 15-1 (12) | UFC | LHW | 5 | UD | WIN Defended UFC light-heavyweight title |
19  | Apr 27, 2013 25 years, 9 months 18-1 (14) | 36 years 28-12-1 (11) | UFC | LHW | 1 | TKO | WIN Elbows and punches Defended UFC light-heavyweight title |
18  | Sep 22, 2012 25 years, 2 months 17-1 (13) | 35 years, 5 months 21-9 (17) | UFC | LHW | 4 | SUB | WIN Keylock Defended UFC light-heavyweight title |
17  | Apr 21, 2012 24 years, 9 months 16-1 (12) | 32 years, 6 months 17-1-1 (8) | UFC | LHW | 5 | UD | WIN Defended UFC light-heavyweight title |
16  | Dec 10, 2011 24 years, 4 months 15-1 (12) | 33 years, 6 months 17-2 (8) | UFC | LHW | 2 | CKO | WIN Guillotine choke Defended UFC light-heavyweight title |
15  | Sep 24, 2011 24 years, 2 months 14-1 (12) | 33 years, 3 months 32-8 (21) | UFC | LHW | 4 | SUB | WIN Rear-naked choke Defended UFC light-heavyweight title |
14  | Mar 19, 2011 23 years, 8 months 13-1 (11) | 29 years, 3 months 19-4 (17) | UFC | LHW | 3 | TKO | WIN Punches and knees Won UFC light-heavyweight title |
13  | Feb 5, 2011 23 years, 6 months 12-1 (10) | 27 years, 7 months 12-0 (8) | UFC | LHW | 2 | SUB | WIN Guillotine choke |
12  | Aug 1, 2010 23 years 11-1 (9) | 39 years, 6 months 24-4 (14) | UFC | LHW | 1 | TKO | WIN Elbows |
11  | Mar 21, 2010 22 years, 8 months 10-1 (8) | 32 years, 5 months 11-4 (8) | UFC | LHW | 1 | TKO | WIN Elbows and punches |
10  | Dec 5, 2009 22 years, 4 months 9-1 (7) | 33 years, 2 months 7-2 (6) | TUF | LHW | 1 | DQ | LOSS Illegal elbows |
9  | Jul 11, 2009 21 years, 11 months 9-0 (7) | 24 years, 9 months 11-2 (7) | UFC | LHW | 2 | SUB | WIN Guillotine choke |
8  | Jan 31, 2009 21 years, 6 months 8-0 (6) | 31 years, 9 months 12-4 (9) | UFC | LHW | 3 | UD | WIN |
7  | Aug 9, 2008 21 years 7-0 (6) | 31 years, 2 months 5-0 (4) | UFC | LHW | 3 | UD | WIN |
6 | Jul 12, 2008 20 years, 11 months 6-0 (6) | Moyses Gabin | LHW | 2 | TKO | WIN Punches | |
5  | Jun 20, 2008 20 years, 11 months 5-0 (5) | 23 years, 1 months 2-0 (1) | LHW | 1 | KO | WIN Punch | |
4 | May 9, 2008 20 years, 9 months 4-0 (4) | Ryan Verrett | LHW | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches | |
3 | Apr 25, 2008 20 years, 9 months 3-0 (3) | Anthony Pina | LHW | 1 | SUB | WIN Guillotine choke | |
2  | Apr 19, 2008 20 years, 9 months 2-0 (2) | 26 years, 4 months 2-1 (2) | LHW | 3 | KO | WIN Punches | |
1 | Apr 12, 2008 20 years, 8 months 1-0 (1) | Brad Bernard | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches |
