Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans

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6Key stats ledof 7 compared1
22-1, 1 NCUFC record14-8-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
1,870ELO rating: Jones leads919
6Win streak: Jones leads0
WWWWWLast 5 (old → new)LLLLL
54.5%Finish rate: Jones leads42.9%
84.5"Reach: Jones leads75"
6' 4"Height: Jones leads6' 0"
39 yrsAge47 yrs
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
65.2Sig. strikes / fight: Jones leads26.7
1.9Takedowns / fight: Evans leads2.3

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They have met once

1Jones leads the series0
  1. Jones wonDecision - Unanimous · R5UFC 145: Jones vs Evans · Apr 21, 2012

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How they win share of UFC wins

JonesKOSUBDEC
EvansKODEC
6 (27.3%)KO/TKO: Level6 (42.9%)
6 (27.3%)Submission: Jones leads0 (0.0%)
10 (45.5%)Decision: Jones leads8 (57.1%)

Common opponents (7)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

1,564Sig. strikes landed: Jones leads614
58.9%Strike accuracy: Jones leads37.6%
6Knockdowns: Jones leads4
759Head strikes: Jones leads484
375Body strikes: Jones leads87
430Leg strikes: Jones leads43

Grappling career totals

45Takedowns landed: Evans leads53
45.9%Takedown accuracy: Jones leads42.4%
1h 24mControl time: Jones leads1h 20m
11Sub. attempts: Jones leads0
0Reversals: Evans leads1

Career UFC bouts

24Fights: Jones leads23
22Wins: Jones leads14
1Losses: Jones leads8
0Draws1
1No contests0
12Finishes: Jones leads6
91.7%Win rate: Jones leads60.9%
15Title wins: Jones leads1
16Title fights: Jones leads3
13Best win streak: Jones leads5
1,870Peak ELO: Jones leads1,313
219Days / fight: Evans leads209
248 lbs.Weight205 lbs.

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Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans: Matchup Breakdown

Jon Jones is 22-1 (1 NC) in the Light Heavyweight division with a 91.7% win rate. Rashad Evans is 14-8-1 at Light Heavyweight, winning 60.9% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Jon Jones leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 145: Jones vs Evans on Apr 21, 2012, won by Jon Jones by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.

Jon Jones holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,870 to 919. Career peaks are 1,870 for Jon Jones and 1,313 for Rashad Evans. Jon Jones has 6 KO/TKO and 6 submission wins from 22 victories, a 54.5% finish rate. Rashad Evans has 6 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 42.9% of the time.

Jon Jones stands 6' 4" with a reach of 84.5" and fights orthodox. Rashad Evans is 6' 0" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 9.5-inch reach advantage for Jon Jones. Jon Jones is 39, Rashad Evans is 47.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Jon Jones has landed 1,564 significant strikes at 58.9% accuracy with 45 takedowns and 1h 24m of control time. Rashad Evans has landed 614 at 37.6% with 53 takedowns and 1h 20m of control.

Jon Jones has 16 title fights (15 won) against 3 (1 won) for Rashad Evans. They share 7 common opponents: Anthony Smith, Glover Teixeira, Chael Sonnen, Lyoto Machida, Quinton Jackson, Ryan Bader, Stephan Bonnar.

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Have Jon Jones and Rashad Evans fought before?

Yes. Jon Jones and Rashad Evans have fought once in the UFC. Jon Jones won by unanimous decision at UFC 145: Jones vs Evans on April 21, 2012.

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Who has more UFC wins, Jon Jones or Rashad Evans?

Jon Jones has more UFC wins: 22 to 14. Jon Jones's UFC record is 22-1 (1 NC); Rashad Evans's is 14-8-1.

KO/TKO wins: Jon Jones 6, Rashad Evans 6. Submission wins: Jon Jones 6, Rashad Evans 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Jon Jones or Rashad Evans?

Jon Jones is taller at 6'4", to Rashad Evans's 6'0" (4 inches). Jon Jones has the longer reach: 85 inches to 75.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.