Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen Result

Jon Jones def. Chael Sonnen

KO/TKOR1 · 4:33Title fight

UFC 159: Jones vs SonnenApril 27, 2013Newark, New Jersey, USA

Jon Jones defeated Chael Sonnen by KO/TKO at 4:33 of round 1 at UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. The referee was Keith Peterson.

Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen — UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen (Apr 27, 2013)

Result: Jon Jones won
Method: KO/TKOKO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground
Round & time: R1 · 4:33
Referee: Keith Peterson
Division: Light Heavyweight · Title fight
Format: 5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Event: UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen
Location: Newark, New Jersey, USA

Finish at 4:33 of round 1

Fight stats

Jon JonesChael Sonnen

0Knockdowns0
2020/27 · 74%Significant strikes6/15 · 40%6
3535/43 · 81%Total strikes38/51 · 75%38
33/6 · 50%Takedowns—0
0Submission attempts0
0Reversals0
4:06Control time0:00

Significant strikes by target

Jon JonesHead 16 · Body 4 · Legs 0

Chael SonnenHead 0 · Body 6 · Legs 0

Significant strikes by position

Jon JonesDistance 0 · Clinch 5 · Ground 15

Chael SonnenDistance 0 · Clinch 6 · Ground 0

Round by round

Significant strikes landed in each round.

Show the round-by-round table

Round	Fighter	Knockdowns	Significant strikes	Total strikes	Takedowns	Submission attempts	Control time
1	Jon Jones	0	20/27	35/43	3/6	0	4:06
	Chael Sonnen	0	6/15	38/51	0/0	0	0:00

Where it sat in their careers

Jon Jones

UFC record before: 11-1
UFC record after: 12-1
Streak coming in: 8 wins in a row
Age at the fight: 25

Last UFC bouts before this one

WVitor BelfortSep 22, 2012
WRashad EvansApr 21, 2012
WLyoto MachidaDec 10, 2011

Next fight: W vs. Alexander Gustafsson

Chael Sonnen

UFC record before: 6-5
UFC record after: 6-6
Age at the fight: 36

Last UFC bouts before this one

LAnderson SilvaJul 7, 2012
WMichael BispingJan 28, 2012
WBrian StannOct 8, 2011

Next fight: W vs. Mauricio Rua

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