Jon Jones

Jon Jones reclaimed the UFC Heavyweight championship in 2023 and successfully defended it in 2025, adding to his 27-1 record and legendary light heavyweight reign. His technical striking and elite wrestling, coupled with a reach advantage of 84.5 inches, have led analysts to call him the greatest of all time. At 37, Jones averages 4.1 significant strikes per minute and is 30% more efficient in grappling than #3 Alexander Volkanovski. With a title defense rate of 100% across two weight classes, he surpasses #1 Islam Makhachev in longevity and versatility. His 5-inch height advantage over #4 Leon Edwards further underscores his physical dominance.