Jon Jones (born 1987, American) is considered the strongest boxer in the light heavyweight division (from 84 to 93 kg). However, just because of a strange loss, Jon Jones can never be called "invincible" in the ring to be on par with other legends in the world of mixed martial arts.
Jon Jones holds many records in the UFC - considered the most prestigious arena in the world of mixed martial arts - in the light heavyweight division. He is the most successful title defense, most wins, longest winning streak, youngest champion...
Jon Jones' only career loss.
Jon Jones is also famous for his powerful, relentless punches that overwhelm his opponents. This style of fighting is sometimes criticized as being too violent. However, Jon Jones believes that this is the spirit of a fighter.
Jon Jones has never been knocked out or decided by points in his entire career. The American's only defeat in the Octagon was when he was disqualified for breaking the rules. That event took place on December 5, 2009.
Jon Jones, as usual, completely dominated his opponent. He dislocated Hamill's shoulder with a knockdown in the first round. In that fight, Jon Jones beat his opponent Matt Hamill to the point of unconsciousness and should have won by knockout in the first round.
However, this boxer wanted to show off a bit by throwing many consecutive elbows. This was the mistake of the UFC light heavyweight champion.
Jon Jones was disqualified for excessive rough play.
As Jon Jones was punching, the referee suddenly signaled that the boxer had violated the rules.
"Jon, you can't use elbows from 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock like that," the referee told Jon Jones as he stepped in to stop the fight. In MMA, vertical elbow strikes when an opponent is on the ground are prohibited. When Hamill was flat on the ground and unable to move, Jon Jones was disqualified.
This incident did not change Jon Jones' fighting style. The champion born in 1987 always showed his superior strength, fought mercilessly and was ready to use moves that would endanger his opponents. One of his signature moves is a kick/stab aimed at the kneecap - inspired by Jeet Kune Do, created by Bruce Lee.
Jon Jones has also been criticized for a long time for using another Bruce Lee technique, a finger jab aimed at the opponent's eyes or neck. This move was later banned by the UFC.
In real life, the boxer born in 1987 has also been in trouble for violence many times. In 2021, Jon Jones was arrested for domestic violence after returning home from a party. Jon Jones' wife - despite bruises and blood on her face - claimed that she was only pulled by the hair, not assaulted. However, Jon Jones was still arrested. After this incident, he declared that he would not touch alcohol.
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