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Jon Jones

Jon Jones . 15 - 1 - 0. Best Takedown Accuracy in Division History

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Jon Jones

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  1. Jon Jones 15 - 1 - 0 • Best Takedown Accuracy in Division History • Jones comes from a strong Greco-Roman wrestling background and his skills have translated very well to MMA. His takedown accuracy of 63.6% is the very best in light heavyweight history. He’s already scored 21 takedowns, 4th most in division history, and his 3.32 takedowns per 15 minutes average is the 4thhighest in division. Aside from winning takedown battles, Jones shows great control on the ground, spending only 12 seconds in the UFC on his back. • 100% Takedown Defense • Jones has never been taken down, an impressive feat considering he’s fought high level wrestlers like Quinton Jackson, Ryan Bader, and Jake O’Brien. In the case of O’Brien, who holds the UFC record with 6.44 takedowns landed per 15 minutes, Jones defended all four attempts by O’Brien. Jones’ takedown defense should be one of his biggest weapons when he faces the takedown-hungry Rashad Evans. • Outlands Opponents by 2.4 Strikes per Minute • Jones is known for the unorthodox striking techniques that he displays in the Octagon, but what may surprise most is that he’s actually quite efficient in this area. Jones’ strike differential is 2.40, the fourth best total in UFC history. This means that Jones lands 2.4 more strikes every minute than he absorbs. Rashad Evans 22 - 1 - 1 • Taken Down Every Opponent He’s Tried to Get to the Ground • Rashad Evans’ average of 4.32 takedowns per 15 minutes of fighting is the 2nd highest average in light heavyweight history. He’s managed to takedown every single opponent that he has tried to get to the ground. His takedown accuracy is second only to Jon Jones, with a 53.3% success rate, 2nd best in division history. • Most Takedowns in Light Heavyweight History • Rashad Evans’ 48 career takedowns are more than any light heavyweight has ever earned, but his approach to takedowns has changed considerably as his striking has evolved. Evans scored half of his takedowns, 24, in his first 3 light heavyweight fights and the other 24 in next 10 contests combined. During those 10 fights, his striking came alive as he recorded 4 of his 5 UFC KOs. • Third-Best Striking Defense in Light Heavyweight History • Much has been made of Rashad Evans’ speed and footwork, and the numbers back up the hype. Evans’ 66.7% career striking defense is superb, the 3rd best in light heavyweight history. Remaining elusive and fleet-of-foot will be helpful skills against someone with the range and style of Jon Jones.

  2. UFC 145 April 21, 2012 Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Light Heavyweight Title Fight

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