Jon Jones

[HISTORY]

Statistics
Name: Jon Jones
Nickname: Bones
Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)
Nationality: American
Born: July 19, 1987
Fighting Out Of: Endicott, New York
Town Of Birth: Rochester, New York
Fighting Style: Wrestling, Muay Thai

Mixed Martial Arts Record
Wins: 10
By (T)KO: 6
By Submission: 2
By Decision: 2
Losses: 1
Draws: 0
No Contests: 0

Jon Jones was born in Rochester, New York, although he was raised in Endicott, New York and considers it to be his hometown. His two brothers, Arthur and Chandler, are defensive linemen at Syracuse University. After the 2008 season, Arthur made the All-Big East Conference First Team and was an All-America candidate. Jon was a 2005 state wrestling champion while a senior at Union-Endicott High School, and a national Junior College Champion at Iowa Central Community College where he earned his Associate's degree. Jones planned on getting a higher degree in Criminal Justice and pursuing a career in Law Enforcement, but after spending a semester in Morrisville State College, he signed a four-fight contract with the UFC, making him the youngest UFC fighter currently on roster. Jon Jones' debut UFC fight was 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 unorthodox striking including some flashier moves such as spinning elbows and a spinning back kick. Although he came into the fight widely regarded as a heavy underdog, Jones was rewarded with a unanimous decision victory. Again the underdog, Jones fought veteran Stephan Bonnar at UFC 94 on January 31, 2009. Jones showed superior wrestling abilities and made Bonnar the victim of many strong takedowns and powerful throws including a suplex. Again showing unorthodox striking, Jones dropped Bonnar with a spinning back elbow in the first round. Although he appeared to tire in the third round, Jones held on to win another unanimous decision victory.

MMA Fight History:
-March 21' 2010: defeated Brandon Vera, UFC Live: Vera .vs. Jones, 1st round 3:19 TKO (Strikes)
-December 6' 2009: lost to Matt Hamill, UFC Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, 1st round 4:14 DQ (Illegal Strikes)
-July 11' 2009: defeated Jake O' Brien, UFC 100, 2nd round 2:43 Submission (Guillotine Choke)
-January 31' 2009: defeated Stephan Bonnar, UFC 94: St. Pierre .vs. Penn 2, 3rd round 5:00 Unanimous Decision
-August 9' 2008: defeated Andre Gusmao, UFC 87: Seek And Destroy, 3rd round 5:00 Unanimous Decision
-July 12' 2008: defeated Moyses Gabin, BCX-Battle Cage Xtreme 5, 2nd round 1:58 TKO (Strikes)
-June 20' 2008: defeated Parker Porter, WCF-World Championship Fighting, 1st round 0:36 KO (Punch)
-May 9' 2008: defeated Ryan Verrett, USFL-War In The Woods 3, 1st round 2:58 TKO (Strikes)
-April 25' 2008: defeated Anthony Pina, IF-Ice Fighter, 1st round 1:15 Submission (Guillotine Choke)
-April 19' 2008: defeated Carlos Eduardo, BCX 4-Battle Cage Xtreme 4, 3rd round 0:24 KO (Punches)
-April 12' 2008: defeated Brad Bernard, FFP-Untamed 20, 1st round 1:32 TKO (Strikes)