![]() ![]() ![]() Midway through the opening round, Jones hit a powerful trip takedown that drove Hamill into the canvas. This was the entrance exam Jones needed to pass in order to graduate to being a contender and he passed with flying colors, regardless of what the official result says. No one looks at Jones’ disqualification loss to Matt Hamill as a legitimate blemish on his record and if you go back and watch the fight, you’ll understand why.Īt the time, “Bones” was still just a prospect - a rising star making his fourth trip into the Octagon, taking a serious step up in competition against the former "The Ultimate Fighter" contestant, who entered with a 7-2 record and back-to-back stoppage wins. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year The 31-year-old UFC light heavyweight champion, who defends his title against Anthony Smith this weekend in the main event of UFC 235 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, officially sports a 23-1 record with one no contest and is unbeaten in his last 15 fights. Jon Jones already occupies a prominent place in any discussions about the greatest fighter in mixed martial arts history. ![]()
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