Jon Jones (HW)

Heavyweight Division

Legend

STRIKING

Punch Power S

Punch Speed S

Kick Power S

Kick Speed S

Accuracy B

Strike Defense S

GRAPPLING

Takedowns S+

TD Defense S+

Sub Defense S

Ground Game S+

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina S

Chin S+

Fight IQ S+

Reach 79"

SIGNATURE

▸Oblique Kick

▸Spinning Back Elbow

▸Greco-Roman Clinch

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite Fight IQ and Adaptability

−Eye Poke Liability

+Dominant Wrestling and Control

−Vulnerable to Leg Kicks

+Unmatched Striking Defense and Reach

−Durability Concerns at Heavyweight

MATCHUPS

BESTA striker with poor takedown defense who struggles to close the distance against his reach.

HARDA powerful, durable wrestler with heavy hands who can pressure him and negate his reach.

Fighter Intel

S TIER COMPLETE FIGHTER DUAL THREAT

Top Attributes

TD DefenseGround GameChin

vs Division Average

Striking

Grappling

+10

Defense

Physical

Combat Profile

Jon Jones, widely considered the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, brings an unprecedented fight IQ and diverse skillset to the Heavyweight division. Fighting out of Jackson Wink MMA, "Bones" utilizes his massive reach advantage to control distance with oblique kicks and creative striking entries before securing takedowns. His recent move up to heavyweight was crowned with a dominant submission victory over Ciryl Gane, proving his grappling prowess translates against larger men.

Tactical Advantage

Jones exploits opponents who are predictable or lack the length to contest his outside kicking game, as he systematically dismantles their base with leg attacks. He thrives in open space where he can use his wrestling to keep fighters guessing, mixing level changes with spinning elbows and clinch trips. Opponents with explosive power and one-punch knockout ability remain his biggest threat, requiring him to maintain perfect defensive discipline to avoid a sudden shift in momentum.

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