Last fight
UFC 285
Jones vs Gane
Mar. 4, 2023
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Stats & Records
10
Wins by Knockout
7
Wins by Submission
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 1468
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 2536
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 36
- Takedowns Attempted
- 97
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Rochester, United States
Age
35
Height
76.00
Weight
248.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 9, 2008
Reach
84.50
Leg reach
45.00
- Youngest champion in UFC history
- Has only gone the distance 10 times as a pro
- Ten KO wins and seven submission (Americana, 5 guillotine, RNC) wins
- Has gone on record saying that he learned many of his unorthodox moves from youtube videos.
- Older brother Arthur played for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens and younger brother Chandler plays for the Las Vegas Raiders
- Made eight successful title defenses during first reign, breaking Tito Ortiz’ record for most UFC light heavyweight title defenses.
- Foiled attempted robbery on the day of the Rua fight
UFC 285 (3/4/23) Jone submitted Ciryl Gane via guillotine choke at 2:04 of the first round to win the vacant UFC heavyweight title
UFC 247 (2/8/20) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Dominick Reyes to retain his UFC light heavyweight title. Vacated title in August 2020.
UFC 239 (7/6/19) Jones won a five round split decision over Thiago Santos to retain his UFC light heavyweight title
UFC 235 (3/2/19) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Anthony Smith to retain his UFC light heavyweight title
UFC 232 (12/29/18) Jones stopped Alexander Gustafsson via strikes at 2:02 of the third round to win the vacant UFC light heavyweight title
UFC 214 (7/29/17) Jones’ third round knockout (3:01) of Daniel Cormier was overturned to a no contest after Jones failed his drug test. He was subsequently stripped of the light heavyweight title he won that night.
UFC 197 (4/23/16) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Ovince Saint Preux to win the interim UFC light heavyweight title
UFC 182 (1/3/15) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Daniel Cormier to retain his UFC light heavyweight title. Stripped of title on April 28 due to legal issues.
UFC 172 (4/26/14) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Glover Teixeira to retain his UFC light heavyweight title.
UFC 165 (9/21/13) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Alexander Gustafsson to retain his UFC light heavyweight title
UFC 159 (4/27/13) Jones stopped Chael Sonnen via strikes at 4:33 of the first round to retain his UFC light heavyweight title
UFC 152 (9/22/12) Jones submitted Vitor Belfort via keylock at :54 of round four to retain his UFC light heavyweight title
UFC 145 (4/21/12) Jones won a five round unanimous decision over Rashad Evans to retain his UFC light heavyweight title
UFC 140 (12/10/11) Jones submitted Lyoto Machida via guillotine choke at 4:26 of the second round to retain his UFC light heavyweight title
UFC 135 (9/24/11) Jones submitted Quinton Jackson via rear naked choke at 1:14 of the fourth round to retain his UFC light heavyweight title
UFC 128 (3/19/11) Jones stopped Mauricio Rua via strikes at 2:37 of the third round to win the UFC light heavyweight championship.
UFC 126 (2/5/11) Jones submitted Ryan Bader via guillotine choke at 4:20 of the second round.
UFC ON VERSUS 2 (8/1/10) Jones stopped Vladimir Matyushenko via strikes at 1:52 of the first round.
UFC ON VERSUS 1 (3/21/10) Jones stopped Brandon Vera via strikes at 3:19 of the first round.
TUF10 Finale (12/5/09) Jones was disqualified at 4:14 of the first round (illegal downward elbows) against Matt Hamill.
UFC 100 (7/11/09) Jones submitted Jake O’Brien via guillotine choke at 2:43 of the second round.
UFC 94 (1/31/09) Jones scored a three round unanimous decision over Stephan Bonnar.
UFC 87 (8/9/08) Jones scored a three round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Andre Gusmao.
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? Two-time UFC light heavyweight champion, former interim UFC light heavyweight champion, JUCO National Wrestling Champion, USKBA 205lb MMA Champion, purple belt in jiu-jitsu
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
Favorite grappling technique: Whatever taps the guy out.
Favorite Striking technique: Whatever KOs him.
