- Jon Jones has an MMA record of 28 wins and one loss.
- Jones was the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion.
- Jones recently announced his retirement and relinquished the UFC heavyweight title.
Jon Jones is undoubtedly one of the best UFC fighters in history because of his well-rounded skills, which allow him to finish his opponents inside the octagon through his striking and grappling techniques.
Whenever his UFC odds are available at BetMGM’s sportsbook, Jones is almost guaranteed to be favoured to win his fight. But what is his professional record, and has he ever lost a fight? Find out below.
What Is Jon Jones’ Record?
Jones holds an MMA record of 28 wins and one loss, with a 64% finish rate.
He was the former undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion before he moved up to the heavyweight division and became that division’s king as well.
Who Did Jon Jones Lose To?
Jones lost to Matt Hamill in December 2009 via disqualification because he hit him with a 12-6 elbow strike, which was illegal then.
This has been the only blemish in Jones’ professional career, and he hopes this will be overturned since the 12-6 elbow has been legalized since November 2024.
Why Did Jon Jones Lose His Title?
Jones lost his UFC light heavyweight crown three times during his time in the division. First, in 2015, he was stripped of the belt because of legal issues outside the UFC.
Then, in 2016, he was stripped of the title because he failed a drug test for a prohibited substance. The same thing happened in 2017 when the UFC stripped him of the championship because of another failed drug test following his fight with Daniel Cormier.
Once he reclaimed the light heavyweight title, Jones relinquished it in 2020 after his last defence against Dominick Reyes prior to moving up to the heavyweight division.
Did Jon Jones Retire?
Jones recently announced his retirement from the UFC and relinquished his heavyweight title, paving the way for Tom Aspinall to become the undisputed king of the weight class.
Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the UFC. This decision comes after a lot of reflection, and I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the journey I’ve experienced over the years.
From the first time I stepped into the Octagon, my goal was to…
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) June 22, 2025
Who Did Jon Jones Refuse to Fight?
Jones is being heavily criticized for refusing to fight the reigning UFC interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, who has been calling him out for several years now.
A bout between Jones and Aspinall is now out of the window with the former announcing his retirement from professional competition.
