Best fights of Jon Jones
Over 17 years as a professional, Jon Jones has compiled a 28-1 (18) record, including 18 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jon Jones submits Quinton Jackson
On September 24, 2011 Jon Jones defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Quinton Jackson. Jones was 24 years old with a record of 13-1, and Jackson was 33 with a record of 32-8. Jones was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jackson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jones submitted Quinton Jackson via rear-naked choke in the 4th round. Defended the title.
2. Jon Jones KOs Maurício Rua
On March 19, 2011 Jon Jones fought Maurício Rua for the UFC light heavyweight title. Jones was 23 years old with a record of 12-1, and Rua was 29 with a record of 19-4. Jones was on a 3-fight winning streak and Rua was coming off a win. Jones stopped Maurício Rua via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
3. Jon Jones submits Vitor Belfort
On September 22, 2012 Jon Jones defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Vitor Belfort. Jones was 25 years old with a record of 16-1, and Belfort was 35 with a record of 21-9. Jones was on a 7-fight winning streak and Belfort was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jones submitted Vitor Belfort via keylock in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Jon Jones submits Ciryl Gane
On March 4, 2023 Jon Jones fought Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Jones was 35 years old with a record of 26-1, and Gane was 32 with a record of 11-1. Jones was on a 4-fight winning streak and Gane was coming off a win. Jones submitted Ciryl Gane via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Jon Jones KOs Alexander Gustafsson in their 2nd fight
On December 29, 2018 Jon Jones fought Alexander Gustafsson for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Jones was 31 years old with a record of 22-1, and Gustafsson was 31 with a record of 18-4. Gustafsson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Alexander Gustafsson via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Jon Jones defeats Rashad Evans
On April 21, 2012 Jon Jones defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Rashad Evans. Jones was 24 years old with a record of 15-1, and Evans was 32 with a record of 17-1-1. Jones was on a 6-fight winning streak and Evans was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jones won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Jon Jones chokes out Lyoto Machida
On December 10, 2011 Jon Jones defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Lyoto Machida. Jones was 24 years old with a record of 14-1, and Machida was 33 with a record of 17-2. Jones was on a 5-fight winning streak and Machida was coming off a win. Jones submitted Lyoto Machida via choke-out in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Jon Jones defeats Daniel Cormier in their 2nd fight
On July 29, 2017 Jon Jones fought Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Jones was 30 years old with a record of 22-1, and Cormier was 38 with a record of 19-1. Jones was on a 13-fight winning streak and Cormier was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jones won via no contest. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
9. Jon Jones defeats Ovince Saint Preux
On April 23, 2016 Jon Jones fought Ovince Saint Preux for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. Jones was 28 years old with a record of 21-1, and Preux was 33 with a record of 19-7. Jones was on a 12-fight winning streak and Preux was coming off a win. Jones won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Jon Jones defeats Daniel Cormier
On January 3, 2015 Jon Jones defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier. Jones was 27 years old with a record of 20-1, and Cormier was 35 with a record of 15-0. Jones was on a 11-fight winning streak and Cormier was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Jones won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.