Result
Jon JonesKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time00:04:33
Elo swing-11Chael Sonnen (1681 → 1670)
DateApr 27, 2013
DivisionLight Heavyweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenuePrudential Center
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Bones | 28-1-0Jon Jones
L
31-17-1Chael Sonnen
Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :00:04:33
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Jon Jones
Elo1906Elite
3Y trend1896 → 1906
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:04:33
MethodKO/TKO
Chael Sonnen
Elo1672Good
3Y trend1663 → 1672
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Jon Jones won this fight by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:04:33. Jon Jones led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Jon JonesChael Sonnen
Elo edge
Jon Jones1906+10 last move
Chael Sonnen1672-13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Jon Jones#1 of 184 active Heavyweight fighters · 1906 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Daniel Cormier (rated 1832 at the time): +17.
- Last 5 fights
- 5 wins, 0 losses, +45 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 52 ahead of #2 Francis Ngannou.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1892, not 1906: 14 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Chael SonnenNot on the active ladder · 1672 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Maurício Rua (rated 1730 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Rashad Evans (rated 1720 at the time): -14.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -2 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1582, not 1672: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Jon JonesvsChael Sonnen
Sig. strikes
20vs6
Total strikes
35vs38
Takedowns
3vs0
Finishing profile
Jon JonesKO/TKO leads 39% of wins
Chael Sonnendecision leads 61% of wins
Common opponents
Lyoto MachidaJon Jones: win · Submission (guillotine choke) · Dec 10, 2011Chael Sonnen: loss · TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) · Jun 14, 2019
Quinton JacksonJon Jones: win · Submission (rear-naked choke) · Sep 24, 2011Chael Sonnen: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jan 20, 2018
Vitor BelfortJon Jones: win · Submission (keylock) · Sep 22, 2012Chael Sonnen: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jul 5, 2014
Round stats
Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen is a completed Light Heavyweight Title fight from UFC 159 : JONES VS SONNEN. Jon Jones defeated Chael Sonnen by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:04:33. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen quick answers
Who won Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen?
Jon Jones won Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:04:33.
What event is Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen on?
Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen is listed on UFC 159 : JONES VS SONNEN.
What are the records for Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen?
Jon Jones enters with a 28-1-0 record and Chael Sonnen enters with a 31-17-1 record.
What division is Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen?
Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen is listed as a Light Heavyweight Title fight.
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