Jon “Bones” Jones's Professional MMA debut
Jones made his professional debut against Brad Bernard on April 12, 2008, fighting on the main card of Untamed 20.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Brad Bernard who carried a 0-1-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Jon Jones beat Brad Bernard by KO/TKO at 1:32 of Round 1.
Jon “Bones” Jones's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Jones made his debut in the UFC against Andre Gusmao on August 9, 2008, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 87: Seek and Destroy having compiled a 6-0-0 professional MMA record.
Jon Jones beat Andre Gusmao by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Jones has gone on to fight a total of 22 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 20-1-0 with 1 no contest.
The first man to defeat Ryan Bader
Jones defeated the previously unbeaten Ryan Bader on February 5, 2011, at UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort. Ryan Bader came into the fight with a 12-0-0 record. Jones was a -295 betting favorite going into the fight. Jon Jones beat Ryan Bader by Submission at 4:20 of Round 2.
Winning the belt: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Maurício Rua
Jones won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship defeating Maurício Rua on March 19, 2011 at UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones.
This was Jones's 1st UFC championship fight.
Jon Jones beat Maurício Rua by KO/TKO at 2:37 of Round 3.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Quinton Jackson
Jones defended his belt against Quinton Jackson on September 24, 2011 at UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage.
This was Jones's first successful UFC light heavyweight title defence.
Jon Jones beat Quinton Jackson by Submission at 1:14 of Round 4. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Lyoto Machida
Jones defended his belt for the 2nd time against Lyoto Machida on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida.
Jon Jones beat Lyoto Machida by Submission at 4:26 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Rashad Evans
Jones defended his belt for the 3rd time against Rashad Evans on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans.
Jon Jones beat Rashad Evans by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #4: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Vitor Belfort
Jones defended his belt for the 4th time against Vitor Belfort on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort.
Jon Jones beat Vitor Belfort by Submission at 0:54 of Round 4.
Title defence #5: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Chael Sonnen
Jones defended his belt for the 5th time against Chael Sonnen on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen.
Jon Jones beat Chael Sonnen by KO/TKO at 4:33 of Round 1.
Title defence #6: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Alexander Gustafsson
Jones defended his belt for the 6th time against Alexander Gustafsson on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165: Jones vs. Gustafsson.
Jon Jones beat Alexander Gustafsson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title defence #7: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Glover Teixeira
Jones defended his belt for the 7th time against Glover Teixeira on April 26, 2014 at UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira.
Jon Jones beat Glover Teixeira by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #8: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Daniel Cormier
Jones defended his belt for the 8th time against Daniel Cormier on January 3, 2015 at UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier.
Jon Jones beat Daniel Cormier by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
The first man to defeat Daniel Cormier
Jones defeated the previously unbeaten Daniel Cormier on January 3, 2015, at UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier. Daniel Cormier came into the fight with a 15-0-0 record. Jones was a -170 betting favorite going into the fight. Jon Jones beat Daniel Cormier by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Winning the belt: UFC Interim Light Heavyweight Championship against Ovince St. Preux
Jones won the UFC Interim Light Heavyweight Championship defeating Ovince St. Preux on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux.
This was Jones's 10th UFC championship fight.
Jon Jones beat Ovince St. Preux by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier ended in No Contest KO/TKO at 3:01 of Round 3.
Winning the belt: UFC Vacant Light Heavyweight Championship against Alexander Gustafsson
Jones won the UFC Vacant Light Heavyweight Championship defeating Alexander Gustafsson on December 29, 2018 at UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2.
This was Jones's 12th UFC championship fight.
Jon Jones beat Alexander Gustafsson by KO/TKO at 2:02 of Round 3.
Title defence #9: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Anthony Smith
Jones defended his belt for the 9th time against Anthony Smith on March 2, 2019 at UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith.
Jon Jones beat Anthony Smith by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #10: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Thiago Santos
Jones defended his belt for the 10th time against Thiago Santos on July 6, 2019 at UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos.
Jon Jones beat Thiago Santos by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #11: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Dominick Reyes
Jones defended his belt for the 11th time against Dominick Reyes on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes.
Jon Jones beat Dominick Reyes by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
The first man to defeat Dominick Reyes
Jones defeated the previously unbeaten Dominick Reyes on February 8, 2020, at UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes. Dominick Reyes came into the fight with a 12-0-0 record. Jones was a -500 betting favorite going into the fight. Jon Jones beat Dominick Reyes by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
When was Jon Jones's last win?
Jones's last win came against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 on Saturday February 8, 2020. Jon Jones beat Dominick Reyes by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.