One of the best fighters to ever compete in MMA, let alone the UFC, is unquestionably Jon Jones. The former UFC light heavyweight champion has experienced many ups and downs in both his personal and professional life, but he has essentially prevailed in every match during his professional MMA career. His only defeat was by DQ to Matt Hamill as a result of a contentious regulation.

UFC Star Jon Jones Shows Off Incredible Weight Gain And Transformation

The 35-year-old pound-for-pound champion Jones is now a massive 255 pounds (18 stone, 2 pounds) after undergoing a physical makeover in 2021. The difference between Bones’ new walk-around weight and his typical pre-fight weight is a startling 32.5lbs (two stones, 3lbs).

The New York native’s body has lost some of its former definition and leanness. However, he won’t be concerned about that as he attempts to compete in the UFC’s extremely competitive heavyweight class.

“It feels nice to not be depriving myself of food anymore, can’t fit any of my suits but I’m moving well,” Jones said of his bulk. Since defeating Dominick Reyes in February 2020, Jones, who is widely regarded as the best fighter of all time, hasn’t stepped foot inside the octagon.

Debut In UFC

After winning six fights in his first four months as a professional MMA fighter, Jones entered the UFC in 2008. The 21-year-old prospect defeated André Gusmo via unanimous decision in his UFC start before taking on Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar and triumphing via decision once more.

Following that, Jones faced Jake O’Brien, who he stopped in the first round of their battle at UFC 100 with a guillotine choke. It became clear during Jones’ ascent to the top of the light-heavyweight category that he was athletically and genetically more gifted than his rivals. Jones’ otherwise flawless resume only contains one mistake—a 2009 lawsuit he lost to Matt Hamill.

Controversial Fight

A contentious unanimous decision was used to determine the fight, but Jones chose to leave the division rather than agree to a rematch. The Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou rematch could take place in the UFC in March, with the victor facing Jones for the first time as a heavyweight in the summer.

Israel Adesanya, a New Zealander who is going up to light heavyweight, could also face Jones. Dana White, president of the UFC, cautioned supporters not to get overly excited because both fighters still have a lot of obstacles to overcome.

Championship

When Jones comfortably defeated Shogun Rua in 2011, he became the UFC’s youngest champion in the organization’s history. The 23-year-old began his reign as king by eliminating a legend, and over the following few years, he went on to eliminate the top fighters in MMA.

‘Bones’ dominating few years at the top saw him tap out Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, choke out Lyoto Machida, dominate Rashad Evans, surrender Vitor Belfort, and knock out Chael Sonnen. By 2013, Jones appeared unstoppable and to have defeated every significant player in the division before meeting Alexander Gustafsson in a matchup that many thought was a mismatch.

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