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.2 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 second 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)). In July 2024, Jones made headlines as he had been charged with two misdemeanors related to an incident with a drug testing agent on March 30. According to public records from the New Mexico Courts website, Jones faces charges of assault and interference with communications. The heavyweight champion was preparing to fight Stipe Miocic at the end of 2024, but his future and next bout in the UFC are now uncertain.
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. White also stated that the fight between Jones and Miocic will take place when Jones is fully recovered from his injury.
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 | |
Related: Jon Jones Net Worth
FAQs On Jon Jones' Next Fight
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 was 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 took 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 took 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 #2 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 #2 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).
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