Combat Edge Intelligence

Jon Jones vs Quinton Jackson

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Jon Jones

“Bones”

28-1-0HeavyweightUFC

1916Elite

Tale of the tape

28-1-0Record38-14-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'1"
84"Reach73"
248 lbsWeight265 lbs
Jackson-Wink MMATeamWolfslair Academy

What's at stake

Jon Jones is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Quinton Jackson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jon JonesNow 1916
If they win+6→ 1922
If they lose-18→ 1898
Quinton JacksonNow 1731
If they win+18→ 1749
If they lose-6→ 1725

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1773 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1685 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.38
Sig. strikes / min
3.25
59%
Strike accuracy
54%
2.24
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.51
64%
Strike defense
55%
1.89
Takedown avg.
1.52
46%
Takedown accuracy
56%
95%
Takedown defense
74%
0.46
Submission avg.
0.13

Trajectory

Jon JonesQuinton Jackson
17501800185019002018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

11 (39%)
KO/TKO
20 (53%)
7 (25%)
Submission
4 (11%)
10 (36%)
Decision
14 (37%)

Combat Edge model read

Jon Jones83%
Quinton Jackson 17%Elo baseline: 74%

The Combat Edge model makes Jon Jones a 83% favorite over Quinton Jackson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (74%).

Jon Jones holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1916 to 1731, a 185-point edge.

Jon Jones enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Jon Jones finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Quinton Jackson 63%.

Jon Jones and Quinton Jackson share 1 common opponent: Glover Teixeira.

Jon Jones carries a 11-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision - Unanimous · 2014
Glover Teixeira
LossDecision - Unanimous · 2013