Jon Jones “Bones”
Heavyweight · United States · UFC
Reach-based all-rounder with brutal clinch and wrestling
Oblique kicks, elbows and dominant control
Record & stats
| Division | Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | UFC |
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | Rochester, New York, USA |
| Team | Jackson Wink MMA |
| Pro debut | 2008 |
| Height | 193cm |
| Reach | 215cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 38 |
| KO rate | 64% |
| Status | Retired |
How the wins come
64% Finish rate- 11 KO/TKO · 39%
- 7 Submission · 25%
- 10 Decision · 36%
Titles & honors
- Former UFC Heavyweight Champion
- Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
Biography
Jon "Bones" Jones is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. Fighting out of Jackson Wink MMA Academy, he combined an enormous reach, creative striking (oblique kicks, elbows), and elite wrestling and control to dominate two divisions.
He ruled the Light Heavyweight division for years, beating the likes of Daniel Cormier, Alexander Gustafsson and Glover Teixeira. Moving to heavyweight, he submitted Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 (2023) to win the vacant title, then defended it by stopping Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 (November 2024).
In June 2025, Jones announced his retirement, after which interim champion Tom Aspinall was elevated to undisputed heavyweight champion. Retiring at 28-1 (his lone loss a disqualification), Jones leaves as a two-division UFC champion and a generational talent.
Fight history
- WStipe MiocicW TKO R3
FAQ
- Is Jon Jones retired?
- Yes. Jon Jones announced his retirement in June 2025, after which Tom Aspinall was elevated to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.
- What is Jon Jones's record?
- Jon Jones retired with a record of 28-1; his only loss was a controversial disqualification.
- Did Jon Jones win the heavyweight title?
- Yes. He submitted Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 in 2023 and defended the title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November 2024.
- Which divisions did Jon Jones rule?
- He was a dominant Light Heavyweight champion for years and later became UFC Heavyweight champion, making him a two-division titleholder.