HeavyweightACTIVE

Jon Jones

28-1

Age

Height

6'4"

Weight

2376 lbs

Reach

84.5"

Avg Fight Time

14:52

Gym

Team Jones

Wins By

11 KO · 7 Sub · 10 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 3R3 5R4 2R5 8

Last 5

WWWWW

Finish Rate

64%

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Rochester, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Stipe Miocic

UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16

KO/TKO

Spinning Back Kick Body

R3 4:29

KO/TKOSpinning Back Kick Body·R3 4:29

WIN

vs Ciryl Gane

UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane· 2023-03-04

Submission

Guillotine Choke On Ground

R1 2:04

SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 2:04

WIN

vs Dominick Reyes

UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes· 2020-02-08

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Thiago Santos

UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos· 2019-07-06

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Anthony Smith

UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith· 2019-03-02

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Alexander Gustafsson

UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2· 2018-12-29

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R3 2:02

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R3 2:02

vs Daniel Cormier

UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2· 2017-07-29

Overturned

Failed Drug Test by Jones

R3 3:01

OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Jones·R3 3:01

WIN

vs Ovince Saint Preux

UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· 2016-04-23

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Daniel Cormier

UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· 2015-01-03

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Glover Teixeira

UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· 2014-04-26

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Alexander Gustafsson

UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· 2013-09-21

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Chael Sonnen

UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· 2013-04-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 4:33

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:33

WIN

vs Vitor Belfort

UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· 2012-09-22

Submission

Keylock From Side Control

R4 0:54

SubmissionKeylock From Side Control·R4 0:54

WIN

vs Rashad Evans

UFC 145: Jones vs Evans· 2012-04-21

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Lyoto Machida

UFC 140: Jones vs Machida· 2011-12-10

Submission

Guillotine Choke Standing Technical Submission

R2 4:26

SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing Technical Submission·R2 4:26

WIN

vs Quinton Jackson

UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage· 2011-09-24

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R4 1:14

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 1:14

WIN

vs Mauricio Rua

UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R3 2:37

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R3 2:37

WIN

vs Ryan Bader

UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· 2011-02-05

Submission

Guillotine Choke From Half Guard

R2 4:20

SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Half Guard·R2 4:20

WIN

vs Jake O'Brien

UFC 100· 2009-07-11

Submission

Guillotine Choke Standing

R2 2:43

SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R2 2:43

WIN

vs Stephan Bonnar

UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2· 2009-01-31

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Andre Gusmao

UFC 87: Seek And Destroy· 2008-08-09

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Matt Hamill

The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale

Illegal Elbows by Jones

R1 4:14

DQIllegal Elbows by Jones·R1 4:14

WIN

vs Vladimir Matyushenko

UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Crucifix

R1 1:52

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Crucifix·R1 1:52

WIN

vs Brandon Vera

UFC Live: Vera vs Jones

KO/TKO

Elbow to Head From Guard

R1 3:19

KO/TKOElbow to Head From Guard·R1 3:19

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.4/min

Grappling

1.89 TD

Defense

64%

⚖️Jon adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 59% striking and 46% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

8 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

100%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

75%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Counters

75%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Jabs

63%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

63%

⭐Other

Uppercuts

50%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

5× detected

Clinch → Takedown

5× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (175%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 376% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

50% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

50% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (6 techniques)

Elbow to Head From Guard

17% of KOs

Elbows to Head From Crucifix

17% of KOs

Knee to Head In Clinch

17% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

17% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

17% of KOs

Spinning Back Kick Body

17% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (6 techniques, 6 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

17% of subs

From Side Control

Keylock From Side Control

17% of subs

Standing/Scramble

Guillotine Choke From Half Guard

17% of subs

Guillotine Choke On Ground

17% of subs

Guillotine Choke Standing

17% of subs

Guillotine Choke Standing Technical Submission

17% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbow to Head From Guard leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 6 different submission techniques. Led by Guillotine Choke From Half Guard (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 12 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Def% (64%) and Strike Acc% (59%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 95% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

59%

Above Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

64%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

52% acc65%

Clinch

72% acc16%

Ground

80% acc19%

Striking Differential+2.14/min

4.38 landed/min2.24 absorbed/min

4.38

Landed/Min

2.24

Absorbed/Min

0.25

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1564

Sig. Strikes Attempted2655

Key Insights

Uses leg kicks strategically (27%).

Favorable output (2.0:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 19% from ground at 80% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 12.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

46%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

95%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

37%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.89

TD / 15min

0.46

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

196

Attempted

46%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

11 total attempts

Opportunistic

36%

46%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.89/15min.

Elite TD defense (95%).

7 career submission wins.

Prolific submission hunter: 11 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

3,128

2.56

Ratio

Absorbed

1,224

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

12/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

33.8

Moderate

Strikes/Min

5.1

Standing %

78%

R3 vs R1 Output

108%

Steady

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (2.56x) - elite striking efficiency.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (33.8) - maintains relentless pace.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 24 fights

R1 Control

1:17

R2 Control

0:39

R3 Control

1:09

R1 to Final

+16%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+1.4pp

Body

-3.0pp

Leg

+1.6pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-11.8pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

Championship Rounds

Based on 10 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

20.4

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

20.1

sig strikes / round

Output Change

98%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3249

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 4

100% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights