Published 16:07 IST, February 13th 2020
Jon Jones' only loss in MMA career was actually a brutal beatdown, Watch video
Jon Jones’ MMA record reflects a loss against Matt Hamill. Jon Jones’ current record showcases 26 victories with one loss and a no contest.
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Jon Jones, undisputed light heavyweight champion of UFC, has been dominating his opponents since his inception into promotion in 2008. Since n, Jon Jones has gone on to defeat every opponent he has faced. However, fortune has t always been on Jon Jones’ side. His MMA record reflects a loss against Matt Hamill. Jon Jones’ current record showcases 26 victories with one loss and a contest. However, Jones’ loss against Matt Hamill was actually one of most vicious performances of his MMA career till date.
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UFC: When Jon Jones was disqualified from a fight against Matt Hamill
Jon Jones and Matt Hamill faced each or at Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale on December 5, 2009. wonder, a young Jon Jones started fight with aggression and mand to drop Matt Hamill in very first round. For a moment, it seemed that Jones is going to finish fight in Round . 1. However, by end of Round . 1, Jon Jones was awarded first loss of his MMA career.
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After dropping down Matt Hamill, Jones went on to attack him with brutal elbows. However, referee ruled out those elbow hits as ‘illegal’ and disqualified Jon Jones from fight. Matt Hamill was awarded victory against Jones but he was left badly hurt after fight. referee's decision sparked a lot of backlash from UFC fans including Dana White himself. UFC President said that Jon Jones clearly won fight and it was ‘ridiculous’ to rule out those elbow hits as ‘illegal’.
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16:07 IST, February 13th 2020