Jon Jones' fighting style

Last Modified Nov 14, 2024 16:46 GMT
Jon Jones' fighting style
Jon Jones

Considered to be one of the best mixed martial artists to ever walk on the planet, Jon Jones is incredible when it comes to his records and stats. Starting his professional career in 2008, Jones maintains a record of 27 wins, one loss, and one no-contest in MMA. The former UFC light heavyweight had transitioned into the heavyweight division for his last showdown against Cyril Gane at UFC 285. For this, Jones submitted Gane via a guillotine choke submission within two minutes into the first round and became the new UFC heavyweight champion in 2023.

Moreover, coming off an injury, the UFC veteran will be tested against the former two-time UFC heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic in his next outing headlining UFC 309 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, United States. The heavyweight title fight will be held on November 16, 2024, and Jones will make his first-ever title defense as a heavyweight champion. However, let us take a closer look at Jones' fighting style.

Jon Jones' fighting style

Jon Jones has his fighting style based on wrestling and Muay Thai. Jones has his game both on the ground and also while standing, making him one of the most technically viable fighters ever. He makes use of his oblique kicks and other destructive striking components along with his ground and pound to completely dominate his opponents inside the cage. The veteran mixed martial artist is also praised for his fight IQ and technical knowledge. Hence, Jon Jones is undoubtedly one of the best fighters to compete in the sport.

In his professional record, Jones holds 10 wins via knockout, seven via submission, and the rest 10 via decision.

29 matches27 wins1 loss
By knockout100
By submission70
By decision100
By disqualification01
No contests1

Also Read: How Many Title Defenses Does Jon Jones Have?

FAQs on Jon Jones' fighting style

A. Jon Jones has his fighting style based on wrestling and Muay Thai. Jones has his game both on the ground and also while standing, which makes him one of the most technically viable fighters ever. 

A. Starting his professional career in 2008, Jon Jones maintains a record of 27 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest in MMA.

A. The UFC veteran will be tested against the former two-time UFC heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic in his next outing headlining UFC 309 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, United States.

A. The former UFC light heavyweight had transitioned into the heavyweight division for his last showdown against Cyril Gane at UFC 285.

A. Jon Jones is an American citizen. 

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