Jon ‘Bones’ Jones, born on July 19, 1987, in Rochester, New York, U.S., is the current UFC Heavyweight champion and the promotion's No.1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter. Jones is considered one of the 'GOATs' (Greatest of All Time) of MMA. He is known for his elite wrestling and ferocious striking abilities.
Jones made his first walk to the UFC octagon on August 9, 2008, against Andre Gusmao at UFC 87, resulting in a unanimous decision win. Jones was on a hot 9-fight winning streak before a controversial loss to Matt Hamill via DQ, his only loss to date. Jones currently holds the UFC heavyweight belt and occupies the top spot in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings with a record of 27 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest (27-1-0(1NC)).
Jon Jones Next Fight - Opponent, Date, and Location
Jon Jones was set to face off the former UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 on November 11, 2023. Unfortunately, Jones had to pull out of the bout due to a pectoral tendon tear that occurred only a few weeks prior to the scheduled fight. The MMA community was distraught by this news as many believed this was Jones and Miocic's retirement fight and their final outing.
UFC President Dana White announced that the injury Jones sustained would require a recovery time of at least 8-9 months, effectively sidelining him from fighting during that time. As for Jones' next fight, his return could see him pitted against either Stipe Miocic or the newly crowned interim heavyweight champion emerging from the bout between No.2 ranked Sergei Pavlovich and the No. 4 ranked Tom Aspinall, which serves as the new co-main event at UFC 295.
Jon Jones Last Fight
Jon Jones' last fight was against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 on March 4, 2023. This fight was Jones’ return to the octagon after a hiatus of over 3 years. The bout was rather one-sided. After succumbing to a light low blow, Jones engaged in a brief stand-up exchange with Gane in the opening minute before swiftly moving in, securing a takedown, and taking Gane to the mat. Jones then relentlessly advanced his position, eventually stacking Gane and locking in a guillotine choke. Witnessing no way out, Gane tapped out at the 2:04 mark in the first round, making Jones the new UFC Heavyweight champion.
Jon Jones Record
| 29 matches | 27 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 0 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Last Updated On October 26, 2023
FAQs
Q. Where and when is Jon Jones' next fight taking place?
A. Jon Jones was scheduled to face Stipe Miocic for his next fight at UFC 295 at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, U.S. Unfortunately, Jones withdrew from the bout as he suffered a severe tendon tear injury.
A. Jon Jones was scheduled to face Stipe Miocic for his next fight at UFC 295 at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, U.S. Unfortunately, Jones withdrew from the bout as he suffered a severe tendon tear injury.
Q. Why did Jon Jones pull out of UFC 295?
A. Jon Jones pulled out of UFC 295 after sustaining a pectoral tendon tear injury.
A. Jon Jones pulled out of UFC 295 after sustaining a pectoral tendon tear injury.
Q. When is UFC 295: Jones vs. Miocic?
A. ‘UFC 295: Jones vs. Miocic’ was changed to ‘UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira’ as the main event between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic was called off. This event is scheduled to take place on November 11, 2023.
A. ‘UFC 295: Jones vs. Miocic’ was changed to ‘UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira’ as the main event between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic was called off. This event is scheduled to take place on November 11, 2023.
Q. What is Jon Jones’s MMA record?
A. Jon Jones has compiled a professional MMA record of 27 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest (27-1-0 (1NC)) and is currently ranked #1 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings.
A. Jon Jones has compiled a professional MMA record of 27 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest (27-1-0 (1NC)) and is currently ranked #1 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings.
Q. Who defeated Jon Jones?
A. The only loss on Jon Jones’ record came against Matt Hamill via a controversial DQ (illegal elbows).
A. The only loss on Jon Jones’ record came against Matt Hamill via a controversial DQ (illegal elbows).
