Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen
Completed
MMA Bout
April 27, 2013
Apr 27, 2013
W
Jones defeats Sonnen
L
KO/TKO, Punches and Elbows
4:33 Round 1 of 5
Fighter Comparison
|
17-1-0
Climbed to 18-1 |
Pro
Record |
27-12-1
Fell to 27-13-1 |
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| Climbed to 18-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 27-13-1 | ||
|
-1000
(Huge Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+675
(Huge Underdog) |
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Champion
Light Heavyweight |
Title |
Challenger
Light Heavyweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
Albuquerque
New Mexico |
Fights out of
|
West Linn
Oregon |
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|
25
+9 mos, 1 week, 1 day |
Age at Fight |
36
+3 wks, 3 days |
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205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs) |
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|
6'4"
(194cm) |
Height |
6'1"
(186cm) |
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|
84.5"
(215cm) |
Reach |
74.0"
(188cm) |
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| Jackson Wink MMA | Gym | American Top Team Portland |
Jones vs. Sonnen Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Jones
86%
Sonnen
14%
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen
- Date: Saturday 04.27.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
- Referee: Keith Peterson
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Jones Disclosed Pay: $400,000
- Sonnen Disclosed Pay: $50,000
- Title on Line: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Jones
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Injuries Sustained During Fight
Jones: Left Foot Compound Toe Fracture
Event Discussion
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