Championship statistics
At 23 years, 8 months old, Jones became the youngest champion in UFC history when he defeated “Shogun” Rua for the light heavyweight title at UFC 128 in March 2011.
At 24 years, 2 months, 5 days old, he became the youngest fighter in UFC history to defend a title when he defeated Quinton Jackson at UFC 135.
His two UFC light heavyweight title reigns are tied with Randy Couture for most in divisional history.
His first title reign of 1,501 days is the longest in UFC light heavyweight history.
His 13 victories in UFC title fights are tied with Georges St-Pierre for most in company history.
His eight consecutive light heavyweight title defenses during his first reign are a record for the weight class.
His streak of eight consecutive UFC title defenses is fourth longest in history behind Demetrious Johnson (11), Anderson Silva (10) and St-Pierre (nine).
His four UFC title defenses in a 364-day span between Sept. 24, 2011, and Sept. 22, 2012, are the most by any champion in modern UFC history.
His six stoppage victories in UFC title fights are tied with Ronda Rousey for fourth most in company history behind Silva (nine), Matt Hughes (eight) and Johnson (seven).
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