Biography
Jonathan Dwight Jones is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed from 2008 to 2025. During his career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he was the Light Heavyweight Champion from 2011 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2020, and the Heavyweight Champion from 2023 to 2025, as well as the interim Light Heavyweight Champion in 2016. He is regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. Jones became the youngest champion in UFC history with his light heavyweight title victory over Maurício Rua at age 23. He holds many UFC records in the light heavyweight division, including the most title defenses, most wins, and longest win streak.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com4.38
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.24
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
1.89
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.46
avg
Submissions
0.25
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts30 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Stipe MiocicH2H | TKO (spinning back kick and punches) | R3 | UFC 309 | Nov 16, 2024 |
| Win |  Ciryl GaneH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | UFC 285 | Mar 4, 2023 |
| Win | Dominick ReyesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 247 | Feb 8, 2020 |
| Win |  Thiago SantosH2H | Decision (split) | R5 | UFC 239 | Jul 6, 2019 |
| Win | Anthony SmithH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 235 | Mar 2, 2019 |
| Win |  Alexander GustafssonH2H | KO (punches) | R3 | UFC 232 | Dec 29, 2018 |
| NC | Daniel CormierH2H | NC (overturned) | R3 | UFC 214 | Jul 29, 2017 |
| Win | Ovince Saint PreuxH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 197 | Apr 23, 2016 |
| Win | Daniel CormierH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 182 | Jan 3, 2015 |
| Win | Glover TeixeiraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 172 | Apr 26, 2014 |
| Win | Alexander GustafssonH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 165 | Sep 21, 2013 |
| Win | Chael SonnenH2H | TKO (elbows and punches) | R1 | UFC 159 | Apr 27, 2013 |
| Win | Vitor BelfortH2H | Submission (keylock) | R4 | UFC 152 | Sep 22, 2012 |
| Win | Rashad EvansH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 145 | Apr 21, 2012 |
| Win | Lyoto MachidaH2H | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | UFC 140 | Dec 10, 2011 |
| Win | Quinton JacksonH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R4 | UFC 135 | Sep 24, 2011 |
| Win | Maurício RuaH2H | TKO (punches and knees) | R3 | UFC 128 | Mar 19, 2011 |
| Win | Ryan BaderH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | UFC 126 | Feb 5, 2011 |
| Win |  Vladimir MatyushenkoH2H | TKO (elbows) | R1 | UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko | Aug 1, 2010 |
| Win |  Brandon VeraH2H | TKO (elbows and punches) | R1 | UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones | Mar 21, 2010 |
| Loss | Matt HamillH2H | DQ (illegal elbows) | R1 | |The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale | Dec 5, 2009 |
| Win | Jake O'BrienH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | UFC 100 | Jul 11, 2009 |
| Win | Stephan BonnarH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 94 | Jan 31, 2009 |
| Win | André GusmãoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 87 | Aug 9, 2008 |
| Win | Moyses GabinH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Battle Cage Xtreme 5 | Jul 12, 2008 |
| Win | Parker PorterH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | World Championship Fighting 3 | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Win | Ryan VerrettH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | United States Fight League: War in the Woods 3 | May 9, 2008 |
| Win | Anthony PinaH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | ICE Fighter | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Win | Carlos EduardoH2H | KO (punches) | R3 | Battle Cage Xtreme 4 | Apr 19, 2008 |
| Win | Brad BernardH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Full Force Productions: Untamed 20 | Apr 12, 2008 |
Related Fighters
Stipe Miocic20-5-0 · HW
Ciryl Gane13-2-0 · HW
Dominick Reyes16-5-0 · LHW
Thiago Santos23-13-0 · HW
Anthony Smith39-22-0 · HW
Alexander Gustafsson18-8-0 · LHW
Daniel Cormier22-3-0 · HW
Ovince St. Preux27-18-0 · LHW
Glover Teixeira33-9-0 · LHW
Chael Sonnen31-17-1 · LHW
Vitor Belfort26-14-0 · MW
Rashad Evans20-8-1 · LHWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.