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His brother, [[Arthur Jones (American football)|Arthur]] was selected with the 26th pick (157th overall) in the 5th round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]] by the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. He is listed as a defensive tackle.<ref>http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player?id=24884&_slug_=arthur-jones&action=upsell&appRedirect=http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player%3fid%3d24884%26_slug_%3darthur-jones</ref> Jones's other brother, Chandler, is currently a defensive lineman at [[Syracuse University Orange|Syracuse]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6588&path=Football|title=#97 Arthur Jones|work=[[Syracuse University]]|accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref>
His brother, [[Arthur Jones (American football)|Arthur]] was selected with the 26th pick (157th overall) in the 5th round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]] by the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. He is listed as a defensive tackle.<ref>http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player?id=24884&_slug_=arthur-jones&action=upsell&appRedirect=http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player%3fid%3d24884%26_slug_%3darthur-jones</ref> Jones's other brother, Chandler, is currently a defensive lineman at [[Syracuse University Orange|Syracuse]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6588&path=Football|title=#97 Arthur Jones|work=[[Syracuse University]]|accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref>


On March 19, 2011, Jones was in [[Great Falls (Passaic River)|Great Falls Historic Park]] in [[Paterson, New Jersey]], meditating several hours ahead of his fight against [[Maurício Rua|Maurício "Shogun" Rua]] at [[UFC 128]], with his two coaches Wink and [[Greg Jackson]], when a lady screamed for help after a mugger smashed her car window and ran off with her [[GPS navigation device|GPS]]. Jones, along with his two coaches, chased after the mugger and held him until the police arrived.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brobible.com/story/13160705-gallery-lindsey-lohan-maxim-september-2010-vs-lindsey-lohan-maxim-september-2007?/story/13160705/gallery-lindsey-lohan-maxim-september-2010-vs-lindsey-lohan-maxim-september-2007|title=Jon Jones chases after mugger in New Jersey hours before his fight at UFC 128|accessdate=2011-19-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Bones-Subdues-Thief-Hours-Before-Title-Fight-30939| title=Report: ‘Bones’ Subdues Thief Hours Before Title Fight| publisher=Sherdog.com| author=Whitman, Mike| date=2011-03-19| accessdate=2011-03-20}}</ref>
On March 19, 2011, Jones was in [[Great Falls (Passaic River)|Great Falls Historic Park]] in [[Paterson, New Jersey]], meditating several hours ahead of his fight against [[Maurício Rua|Maurício "Shogun" Rua]] at [[UFC 128]], with his two coaches Mike Winkeljohn and [[Greg Jackson]], when a lady screamed for help after a mugger smashed her car window and ran off with her [[GPS navigation device|GPS]]. Jones, along with his two coaches, chased after the mugger and held him until the police arrived.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brobible.com/story/13160705-gallery-lindsey-lohan-maxim-september-2010-vs-lindsey-lohan-maxim-september-2007?/story/13160705/gallery-lindsey-lohan-maxim-september-2010-vs-lindsey-lohan-maxim-september-2007|title=Jon Jones chases after mugger in New Jersey hours before his fight at UFC 128|accessdate=2011-19-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Bones-Subdues-Thief-Hours-Before-Title-Fight-30939| title=Report: ‘Bones’ Subdues Thief Hours Before Title Fight| publisher=Sherdog.com| author=Whitman, Mike| date=2011-03-19| accessdate=2011-03-20}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==

Revision as of 16:10, 20 March 2011

Jon Jones
At the UFC 100 Fan Expo' event in Las Vegas, July 2009
BornJonathan D. Jones
(1987-07-19) July 19, 1987 (age 37)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Other namesBones
NationalityUnited States American
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight206 lb (93 kg; 14.7 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Reach84.5 in (215 cm)
StyleGreco-Roman Wrestling, Muay Thai, Gaidojutsu
StanceOrthodox
TeamJackson's Submission Fighting
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins13
By knockout8
By submission3
By decision2
Losses1
By disqualification1
Other information
UniversityIowa Central Community College
Notable relativesArthur Jones, brother
Notable school(s)Union-Endicott High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: March 20, 2011

Jonathan D. "Bones" Jones (born July 19, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist from Endicott, New York and the current UFC light heavyweight champion. Jones initially trained with Team BombSquad out of Cortland, New York, then briefly with the Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada and most recently at Jackson's Submission Fighting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[1] As of March 2011, Sherdog.com ranks Jones as the #5 light heavyweight fighter in the world.[2] He is noted for having the longest reach in UFC history at 84.5 in (215 cm).

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Jon "Bones" Jones had his debut UFC fight against Andre Gusmao at UFC 87 on August 9, 2008. Jones took the fight on three weeks notice as a late replacement for Tomasz Drwal. He put on an impressive performance using takedowns and displaying unorthodox striking, such as spinning elbows and a spinning back kick. Despite being a heavy underdog, Jones took a unanimous decision victory.[3][4]

In his second fight, Jones fought veteran Stephan Bonnar at UFC 94 on January 31, 2009. Jones showed superior wrestling abilities and executed strong takedowns and powerful throws including a suplex. Again showing unorthodox striking, Jones secured one of Bonnar's legs and swiftly spun to deliver a back elbow that sent Bonnar face-down into the canvas during the first round. Although he appeared to tire in the third round, Jones held on to win another unanimous decision victory.[5][6]

Jones' third fight was against Jake O'Brien at UFC 100[7] on July 11, 2009. Jones controlled the majority of the fight by stuffing takedown attempts from his opponent. Jones stayed on the outside, exercising his reach advantage and finding his range toward the end of the first round with his right jab and high and low kicks. Halfway through the second round, Jones ducked and spun to deliver another one of his signature-back elbows that struck the top of O'Brien's head. Jones eventually secured a modified guillotine choke which rendered his opponent unconscious even after he tapped.

In September 2009, Jones was rewarded for his victories by signing a new four-fight contract with the UFC.[8]

On December 5, 2009 Jones faced off against fellow light heavyweight prospect Matt Hamill at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale. Despite dominating the fight, Jones was disqualified[9] for the use of multiple 12-6 elbows. The unified rules of mixed martial arts prohibit downward elbow strikes, and Jones was initially only penalized a point from the round. However, because Hamill could not continue, Jones was disqualified for these strikes. Consequently, the tape was reviewed and showed that Jones' elbows further damaged Hamill's already bloody and partially broken nose.[10][11] This also marked the first time that Nevada has used its recently-enacted instant replay rule, in which the referee's decision was supported by the commission which utilized a slow motion replay to review the elbows. Some analysts thought Jones should have won the fight because Hamill could not continue due to a shoulder injury and not the illegal elbow(s) he threw.[12]

Jones fought Brandon Vera on March 21, 2010 at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones.[13] He won the fight by TKO (elbow) caused by an elbow to Vera's face followed up with punches in the first round.[14] The elbow delivered to stop the fight also broke Vera's face in three places.[15] Jones also won the Knockout of the Night award.

Jones defeated former IFL Light Heavyweight Champion Vladimir Matyushenko by TKO due to elbows in 1:52 of the first round on August 1, 2010 at UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko.[16] UFC President Dana White promised Jones a "huge step-up in the competition", if he managed to defeat Matyushenko.[17]

Following the fight with Matyushenko, UFC President Dana White said, "Vladimir Matyushenko is a guy who I have a a lot of respect for and I didn't think it was going to happen that easy. Jones is the real deal and he just catapulted himself tonight into the top eight in the world. Tonight solidified it. To go in and do what he did to Vladimir Matyushenko, and make it look as easy as he did tonight, it cements it for me. This kid is one of the top eight in the world in that weight division. He's got to keep his head together, stay focused and keep doing all the right things in training. He's smart, good looking and bad-ass. He's going to make a lot of money -- this kid is going to do very well. Right now in the 205-pound division, all these guys are fighting each other. When the smoke clears and the dust settles, Jon Jones will fight one of the top eight guys in the world for his next fight."[18]

After defeating Matyushenko, Jones has said that he next wants a "top-three opponent" for his next fight.[19]

Jones mentioned in an interview with ESPN that Dana White told him that with his one remaining fight on his contract he would be fighting the winner of Antônio Rogério Nogueira vs. Ryan Bader at UFC 119.[20] Reports that Jones had previously been offered a fight with Nogueira, but turned down the opportunity[21] turned out to be false.[22] Jones said White also told him that if he finishes his next two fights, he will probably get a title shot.

Dana White soon confirmed that Jones will face undefeated Ultimate Fighter winner Ryan Bader, on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126.[23] Jones went on to hand Bader his first professional loss by defeating him via tapout due to a guillotine choke in the second round after dominating Bader in the first round. Jones was awarded the "Submission of the Night" bonus.

Following Jones' victory over Bader, it was revealed that title contender and Jones' training partner Rashad Evans had sustained a knee injury in training, and would not be able to compete in his scheduled match with current UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Jones was told by Joe Rogan right after his bout had ended that he would replace Evans in the fight for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. [24].

At UFC 128, Jones validated himself with a domination of Rua for the first two rounds and finished Shogun by TKO (strikes) at 2:37 of Round 3 to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion. Rashad Evans is his next opponent.

Personal life

Jon is engaged and has a daughter named Leah, who was born on July 11, 2008. He believes that being in a committed relationship helps him stay focused on his training.[25] The couple had their second daughter, Carmen Nicole Jones in December 2009.[26]

His brother, Arthur was selected with the 26th pick (157th overall) in the 5th round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He is listed as a defensive tackle.[27] Jones's other brother, Chandler, is currently a defensive lineman at Syracuse.[28]

On March 19, 2011, Jones was in Great Falls Historic Park in Paterson, New Jersey, meditating several hours ahead of his fight against Maurício "Shogun" Rua at UFC 128, with his two coaches Mike Winkeljohn and Greg Jackson, when a lady screamed for help after a mugger smashed her car window and ran off with her GPS. Jones, along with his two coaches, chased after the mugger and held him until the police arrived.[29][30]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial Arts

  • World MMA Awards
    • 2010 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
  • Sherdog
    • 2009 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
  • FIGHT! Magazine
    • 2009 Newcomer of the Year [31]

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches 13 wins 1 loss
By knockout 8 0
By submission 3 0
By decision 2 0
By disqualification 0 1
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
United States Rashad Evans For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 13-1 Brazil Mauricio Rua TKO (punch and knee) UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones March 19, 2011 3 2:37 United States Newark, New Jersey Won UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Became the youngest titleholder in UFC history.[32]
Win 12-1 United States Ryan Bader Submission (modified guillotine choke) UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort February 5, 2011 2 4:20 United States Las Vegas, Nevada Won Submission of the Night honors.
Win 11-1 Belarus Vladimir Matyushenko TKO (elbows) UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko August 1, 2010 1 1:52 United States San Diego, California
Win 10-1 United States Brandon Vera TKO (elbow and punches) UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones March 21, 2010 1 3:19 United States Broomfield, Colorado Won Knockout of the Night honors.
Loss 9-1 United States Matt Hamill Disqualification (illegal elbows) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale December 5, 2009 1 4:14 United States Las Vegas, Nevada Jones was disqualified for illegal "12-to-6" elbow strikes.
Win 9–0 United States Jake O'Brien Submission (modified guillotine choke) UFC 100 July 11, 2009 2 2:43 United States Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 8–0 United States Stephan Bonnar Decision (unanimous) UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2 January 31, 2009 3 5:00 United States Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 7–0 Brazil Andre Gusmao Decision (unanimous) UFC 87: Seek and Destroy August 9, 2008 3 5:00 United States Minneapolis, Minnesota
Win 6–0 United States Moyses Gabin TKO (strikes) BCX 5 – Battle Cage Xtreme 5 July 12, 2008 2 1:58 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey Won USKBA Light Heavyweight Championship. [citation needed]
Win 5–0 United States Parker Porter KO (punch) World Championship Fighting 3 June 20, 2008 1 0:36 United States Wilmington, Massachusetts
Win 4–0 United States Ryan Verrett TKO (strikes) USFL – War in the Woods 3 May 9, 2008 1 2:58 United States Ledyard, Connecticut
Win 3–0 United States Anthony Pina Submission (guillotine choke) IF – Ice Fighter April 25, 2008 1 1:15 United States Worcester, Massachusetts
Win 2–0 Brazil Carlos Eduardo KO (punch) BCX 4 – Battle Cage Xtreme 4 April 19, 2008 3 0:24 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win 1–0 United States Brad Bernar TKO (strikes) FFP – Untamed 20 April 12, 2008 1 1:32 United States Foxborough, Massachusetts

Entrance music

Event Entrance Music
UFC 128 "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
UFC 126 "God Gave Me Style" by 50 Cent
UFC Live 2 "God Gave Me Style" by 50 Cent
UFC Live 1 "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
TUF 10 Finale "Angry Johnny" by Poe
UFC 100 "Angry Johnny" by Poe
UFC 94 "Angry Johnny" by Poe
UFC 87 "Angry Johnny" by Poe

See also

References

  1. ^ "JON "BONES" JONES JOINS JACKSON'S CREW". MMAWEEKLY.com. 2009-08-22. Retrieved 2009-09-14. [dead link]
  2. ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/rankings/3/Sherdog-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-30177
  3. ^ "UFC 87 'Seek and Destroy' Play by Play". Sherdog.com. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
  4. ^ "For Jon Jones, upset victory proved he belongs in UFC". MMAJunkie.com. 2008-08-16. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
  5. ^ "St. Pierre Stops Penn After Fourth". Sherdog.com. 2009-01-31. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
  6. ^ "Penn quits before final round, St. Pierre keeps belt at UFC 94". MMAJunkie.com. 2009-02-01. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
  7. ^ "UFC 100". Ufc.com. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
  8. ^ Light-heavyweight prospect Jon Jones signs new contract with the UFC
  9. ^ http://www.mmafighting.com/2009/12/05/jon-jones-disqualified-for-illegal-blows-matt-hamill-wins/
  10. ^ Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones expected for The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale in December
  11. ^ Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones Set for TUF 10 Finale in December
  12. ^ Empathetic Jones lack of rules' knowledge puts an L on his ledger
  13. ^ "Vera and jones headline first ufc fight on versus". ufc.com. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
  14. ^ UFC on Versus 1 main card recap: Jones dominates Vera, Dos Santos KOs Gonzaga
  15. ^ "Ouch! Vera's face broken from Jones elbow". Yahoo!Sports.com. 2010-03-22. Retrieved 2010-03-22.
  16. ^ "Vladimir Matyushenko expected to face Jon Jones at UFC on Versus 2". sbnation.com. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
  17. ^ http://www.lowkick.com/UFC/Dana-White-promises-Jones-bigger-opponenets-if-he-gets-past-Matyushenko-9309
  18. ^ Jon Jones next fight against 'one of the top eight guys in the world'
  19. ^ UFC phenom Jon Jones wants top-three opponent next but will settle for James Toney
  20. ^ Light-heavyweight prospect Jon Jones signs new contract with the UFC
  21. ^ http://www.wrestling-radio.com/feed_MMA-309-Jon_Jones_Turned_Down_Fight_With_Rogerio_Nogueira_.php
  22. ^ http://www.cagepotato.com/jones-didn%E2%80%99t-appreciate-reports-he-turned-down-lil-nog-fight-%E2%80%A6-even-though-he-totally-would-have
  23. ^ "Dana White Confirms Jones vs. Bader for UFC 126". MMAWeekly.com. 2010-10-26.
  24. ^ "Rashad Evans hurt, Jon Jones challenged Shogun Rua for title at UFC 128". mmajunkie.com. February 5, 2011.
  25. ^ "Jon Jones grounded in reality heading into UFC 94". MMAJunkie.com. 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
  26. ^ "Jones seeks appeal in wake of 'Ultimate Fighter'disqualification". SI.com. 2009-12-10. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
  27. ^ http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player?id=24884&_slug_=arthur-jones&action=upsell&appRedirect=http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player%3fid%3d24884%26_slug_%3darthur-jones
  28. ^ "#97 Arthur Jones". Syracuse University. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
  29. ^ "Jon Jones chases after mugger in New Jersey hours before his fight at UFC 128". Retrieved 2011-19-03. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  30. ^ Whitman, Mike (2011-03-19). "Report: 'Bones' Subdues Thief Hours Before Title Fight". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
  31. ^ http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma-magazine/mma-article.asp?aid=455&issid=33
  32. ^ http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news;_ylt=AltH9KyOJGAR_lRB_x1iYmI9Eo14?slug=ki-iole_jon_jones_ufc_title_era_begins_032011
Preceded by 12th UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
March 20, 2011-Present 		Current holder

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