Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya are two of the top MMA fighters in the world today.
While they have different fighting styles, both have achieved incredible success in the Octagon.
Jon Jones, the current UFC heavyweight champion, is widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, with an impressive record of 27 wins and only one loss.
Jones is known for his exceptional fight IQ and his ability to execute a range of techniques, including ground elbows, ranged elbows, and take downs.
He is also a specialist in title defences, having successfully defended his championship belt numerous times.
Jones’ signature moves, the Oblique kick and spinning elbow, are feared by his opponents, making him a force to be reckoned with in the Octagon.
On the other hand, Israel Adesanya, the current UFC middleweight champion, has a very different fighting style.
Born in Nigeria and raised in New Zealand, Adesanya’s striking skills were honed during his earlier kickboxing career. He has an impressive record of 24 wins and only 2 losses, and he is known for his speed and agility in the Octagon.
Adesanya is particularly skilled in using the jab, fake kick, and posture range to keep his opponents at bay. He also has a high fight attitude and is constantly improving, making him a formidable opponent in the middleweight division.
As we compare their records, techniques, and achievements, it will be interesting to see how they match up against each other in a potential future matchup.
In this blog post, we will take a closer look at Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya, comparing their fighting styles, records, and achievements in the Octagon to see how they stack up against each other.
Name | |
---|---|
Jon Jones | |
Nickname | |
Bones | |
Age | |
July 19,1987 (35 years) | |
Height | |
1.93 m | |
Weight | |
113 Kg | |
Category | |
Heavyweight | |
Stance | |
Orthodox | |
Fighting Style | |
Mixed Martial Arts | |
Reach | |
84.5 | |
Leg Reach | |
45 |
Jon Jones vs Israel Adesanya Career Record
Name | |
---|---|
Jon Jones | Israel Adesanya |
Total Fights | |
29 | |
Won | |
27 | |
Lost | |
1 | |
No Contest | |
1 | |
Win By Submission | |
7 | |
Win By Knockout/ Technical Knockout | |
10 | |
Win By Decision | |
10 | |
First Round Wins/Losses | |
8 / 1 (DQ) | |
Second Round Wins/Losses | |
3 / 0 | |
Third Round Wins/Losses | |
6 / 0 | |
Fourth Round Wins/Losses | |
2 / 0 | |
Fifth Round Wins/Losses | |
8 / 0 |
Jon Jones vs Israel Adesanya UFC Performance
Name | |
---|---|
Jon Jones | Israel Adesanya |
UFC Debut | |
UFC 87 on August 09,2008 | |
Current Ranking | |
Current Heavyweight Champion | |
Pound for pound ranking | |
2 | |
Total Fights in UFC | |
23 | |
Fights Won in UFC | |
21 | |
Fights Lost in UFC | |
1 | |
Consecutive Wins in UFC | |
18 (2010- Present) & 1 NC in the year 2017 | |
Knockout Wins in UFC | |
5 | |
Submission Wins in UFC | |
6 | |
Decision Wins in UFC | |
10 | |
Win Percentage in UFC | |
90.40% |
Jon Jones vs Israel Adesanya Significant Strikes
Name | |
---|---|
Jon Jones | Israel Adesanya |
Significant Strikes Attempted | |
2536 | |
Significant Strikes Landed | |
1468 | |
Striking Percentage | |
58% | |
Sig.Str.Landed/min | |
4.29 | |
Sig.Str.Absorbed/min | |
2.22 | |
Significant Strike Defense | |
64% | |
Sig.Strikes By Position | |
Standing = 958 (65 %) | |
Clinch = 248 (17 %) | |
ground = 262 (18 %) | |
Sig.Strikes By Target | |
Head = 689 (47 %) | |
Body = 359 (24 %) | |
Leg = 420 (29 %) | |
Most Significant Strike landed in Single Bout | |
138 vs. Glover Teixeira (2014) |
Jon Jones vs Israel Adesanya Takedown records
Name | |
---|---|
Jon Jones | Israel Adesanya |
Takedowns Attempted | |
97 | |
Takedowns Landed | |
36 | |
Takedown Avg / 15 mins | |
1.93 | |
Takedown Accuracy | |
45% | |
Takedown Defense | |
95% | |
Most Takedown in Single Bout | |
7 vs. Stephan Bonnar (2009) |
Jon Jones vs Israel Adesanya Submission Skills
Name | |
---|---|
Jon Jones | Israel Adesanya |
Submission Attempts in Career | |
23 | |
Submission.Avg/ 15 mins | |
0.48 | |
Highest Submission in Single Bout | |
3 vs. Ryan Badar (2011) |
Jon Jones vs Israel Adesanya UFC achievements
Name | |
---|---|
Jon Jones | Israel Adesanya |
No of Main Event Fights | |
18 | |
Title Fights | |
16 | |
No Of Title Fight Wins | |
15 | |
Age at the Time of First Championship | |
23 years 243 days | |
Title Reigns | |
1,501 Days | |
No of Successful Title Defences | |
11 | |
No of Fight of the Night Awards | |
4 | |
No of Performance of the Night Awards | |
2 | |
Total Fight Time in UFC | |
05:37:00 (hh:mm:ss) | |
Average Fight Time in UFC | |
14:53 |
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