Question 1

True or false: Jon Jones has a wider reach than any other fighter in UFC light heavyweight history.

Accepted Answer

True. His reach of 84.5 inches is the longest in light heavyweight history, giving him a significant advantage.

Question 2

True or false: Jones is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in wrestling.

Accepted Answer

False. He was an NJCAA national champion in wrestling but never competed in the Olympics, let alone won gold.

Question 3

True or false: Jones has a black belt in both BJJ and Muay Thai.

Accepted Answer

False. He holds a black belt in BJJ under Ricardo Liborio, but he has no official black belt in Muay Thai.

Question 4

True or false: Jon Jones holds the record for the youngest UFC champion in history.

Accepted Answer

True. He won the light heavyweight title at age 23, making him the youngest champ in UFC history, a record that still stands.

Question 5

True or false: Jon Jones defeated Daniel Cormier in their second fight by knockout.

Accepted Answer

False. Their second fight ended via TKO due to a body kick and punches, but it was later overturned to a no contest due to Jones failing a drug test.

Question 6

True or false: Jones has never tested positive for a banned substance in his entire career.

Accepted Answer

False. He has multiple drug test failures, including for turinabol and cocaine metabolites, leading to suspensions and stripped titles.

Question 7

True or false: Jon Jones has never lost a fight via submission or knockout.

Accepted Answer

True. His only professional loss is a controversial disqualification for illegal elbows, not by submission or KO.

Question 8

True or false: Jon Jones once wrestled a bear as part of his training camp.

Accepted Answer

False. This is a myth; Jones has never wrestled a bear. The rumor likely stems from his unique strength and conditioning methods.

Jon Jones Trivia Questions