When is Jon Jones’ Next Fight?

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Jon Jones celebrates while posing with his corner after defeating Daniel Cormier during their light heavyweight title.
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Anatoly Pimentel @AnatolyPimentel Mar 05, 2023, 7:32 PM
  • Jon Jones is the former undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
  • Jones is fresh off his title victory over Ciryl Gane in UFC 285.
  • Jones is now the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion.

Jon Jones is considered to be the greatest light heavyweight in UFC history due to the accomplishments and accolades he compiled throughout his run in the 205-pound division, including the record-setting 13 title defenses, which is the most in the history of the Las Vegas-based promotion. Because of this sustained dominance for almost a decade, Jones became a favorite in online sports betting through the UFC odds.

Jones is fresh off his UFC Heavyweight Title triumph over Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 285, where he submitted the French MMA star in the first round to capture another belt. But the now-consensus MMA GOAT has set his sight on another opponent during his post-fight interview.

When is Jon Jones’ Next Fight?

During Jones’ post-fight interview inside the Octagon, he called out Stipe Miocic for his next fight. Miocic, the former heavyweight title holder, seemed to accept Jones’ callout and a verbal agreement was seen. There is no official announcement yet from the UFC, but it is likely the next big heavyweight title fight to make.

MMA Record and Statistics

  • MMA record: 27-1
  • Wins by TKO/KO: 10
  • Wins by submission: 7
  • Wins by decision: 10 
  • Striking accuracy: 58%
  • Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.30
  • Significant strikes absorbed: 2.22
  • Takedown average per 15 minutes: 1.85
  • Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.44
  • Takedown accuracy: 44%
  • Significant strikes defense: 64%
  • Takedown defense: 95%
  • Knockdown average: 0.22
  • Average fight time: 15:28

Jon Jones Notable Wins

Jon Jones’ legendary row of victories includes the names of Ryan Bader, Mauricio Rua, Quinton Jackson, Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans, Vitor Belfort, Chael Sonnen, Alexander Gustafsson (twice), Glover Texeira, Daniel Cormier, Anthony Smith, Thiago Santos and Dominick Reyes.

Jon Jones UFC Earnings

Jon Jones’ total UFC earnings are estimated to be over $7.3 million in all of his 22 bouts under the promotion. This figure covers all of his base pay, win bonuses, performance bonuses and pay-per-view shares. The only excluded amount in his UFC earnings is other sponsorships and endorsements outside of fighting.

Jones’ biggest single fight pay was when he fought Daniel Cormier in their title rematch for the main event of UFC 214 in July 2017, where he bagged $1.3 million.

Jon Jones Team and Corner

Jon Jones was a tenured member of the Jackson-Wink MMA in New Mexico, where he trained under coach and co-owner Mike Winkeljohn. However, after his arrest due to domestic violence in September 2021, “Bones” was banned from the gym by Winkeljohn himself.

This prompted Jones to look for another team and found a new home with Jackson’s MMA Acoma, which is also situated in New Mexico. Jones is now guided by its owner and head coach Nick Urso.

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Anatoly Pimentel

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.