Jon Jones Record: Jon ‘Bones’ Jones will finally return to action in the UFC. The former UFC light-heavyweight champion of the world will make his much-awaited heavyweight debut at UFC 285, on March 4. And as he prepares to face Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title, here’s a look at some records of Jon Jones that look unbreakable. For more combat sports news, follow Insidesport.IN.
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MMA fans and experts widely regard Jones as the greatest MMA fighter of all time. ‘Bones’ Jones was the most dominant UFC champion in history. This is one of the many reasons why fans consider him the ‘GOAT.’ However, here are some records he achieved that further the narrative of Jon Jones being the MMA GOAT.
Jon Jones UFC Record: Every Jones’ Record Which Is Almost Unachievable in the UFC, 13 TITLE WINS, Youngest UFC Champion, and more.
Jon Jones Records that are almost unbreakable
Youngest UFC champion: On March 19, 2011, Jon Jones beat Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua to become the UFC light-heavyweight champion of the world. The American was just 23 years and 243 days old at the time. He became the youngest fighter in the history of the UFC to hold the best. To date, he is still the youngest UFC champion. And it looks highly unlikely that someone is going to break this record anytime soon.
Most UFC title fights: Jon Jones not only won the title at 23 but also defended it to prove his worth. And since he held the belt at such a young age, he also has the record for most UFC title bouts. In total, Jones has had 14 title fights, the most in the UFC, and is the only active fighter with double-digit title bouts.
Most UFC title wins and title defenses: Not only does Jones hold the record for most title bouts, but he also has won all 14 title bouts he has been a part of. Thus, giving him the record for the most title bout wins and most title defenses.
Longest light-heavyweight championship reign: In his first stint as the light-heavyweight champion of the world, Jon Jones reigned for a total of 1501 days from 2011-2014. Till today, this is the longest duration a light-heavyweight champion has held the belt. And given the competition in the division now, it is highly unlikely that anyone will break this record.
Longest light-heavyweight win streak: Since he had the longest title reign in the light-heavyweight division, it is no surprise that Jones also has the longest win streak in the light-heavyweight division. ‘Bones’ Jones had an unbelievable 13-fight unbeaten run in the division.
Most wins in the light-heavyweight division: And finally, another record that looks unbreakable is his record of 20 wins in the light-heavyweight division. In addition, he also has 5 hours and 40 minutes of fight duration in the division.
So these are some records of Jon Jones that we believe will be very difficult to break. Moreover, on March 4, he will add to his record of 15 UFC title bouts. Therefore, Jones is just adding to his records.
What do you think of Jon Jones’ records? Do you think he will add to them in the heavyweight division?
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