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Saturday, April 27, 2013Prudential Center, Newark, United States
Jon Jones defeated Chael Sonnen by TKO in round 1 (4:33) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen, held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Prudential Center, Newark.
Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen
Fight stats: totals
Same scale left and right on every row; the pale tail behind a bar is attempts
Jon JonesChael Sonnen
0
Knockdowns0
20 / 27
Significant strikes6 / 15
74%
Sig. strike accuracy40%
35 / 43
Total strikes38 / 51
3 / 6
Takedowns0 / 0
4:05
Control time0:00
Where it landed
Significant strikes landed by target in this fight
Jon JonesChael Sonnen
1680%00%
Head
420%6100%
Body
00%00%
Leg
Where it happened
Where the landed significant strikes came from
Jon Jones
25%75%
Chael Sonnen
100%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground
Range × target
Significant strikes landed by range and target in this fight · landed / attempted in each cell
Jon Jones20 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
00/1
0
0
Clinch
33/4
22/3
0
Ground
1313/17
22/2
0
Chael Sonnen6 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
00/4
0
00/1
Clinch
00/1
66/9
0
Ground
0
0
0
Round by round
Significant strikes landed per round
Jon JonesChael Sonnen
R1
20
6
Bars share one scale across rounds. The side that landed more is solid.
Round 1
0
Knockdowns0
20 / 27
Significant strikes6 / 15
74%
Sig. strike accuracy40%
35 / 43
Total strikes38 / 51
3 / 6
Takedowns0 / 0
4:05
Control time0:00
Betting Odds
Jon Jones
-923
90% implied win probability
Open: -831Best: -830
Chael Sonnen
+605
14% implied win probability
Open: +616Best: +750
Average moneyline across 4 sportsbooks.
| Sportsbook | Jon Jones | Chael Sonnen | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookmaker | -1050 | +750 | |
| Bovada | -900 | +425 | |
| Pinnacle | -940 | +730 | |
| sports-interaction | -830 | +515 |
Odds are for information only.
Build with this line: the same consensus odds, with opening and closing lines, are in the UFCalendar Fight API. Odds in the MMA Fight Data API
Insights
- Chael Sonnen lands 3.81 takedowns per 15 minutes, more than 93% of UFC fighters.
- Jon Jones stops 95% of takedowns, better than 97% of UFC fighters.
- Chael Sonnen's last two losses were both stopped early.
Style & credentials
Jon Jones
Folkstyle WrestlingGreco-Roman WrestlingMMA
- —Purple belt · BJJRoberto Alencar
- 2006Champion · NJCAA
- 2005Champion · State HS189 lb
- 2005All-American · Nhsca
Chael Sonnen
No background on record
Camp · Gracie Barra PortlandSig. strikes by zone
Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes
49%63%
Head
23%17%
Body
27%20%
Leg
Time in position
Where their significant strikes are thrown
Jon Joneslast 23 fights
64%17%20%
Chael Sonnenlast 14 fights
30%18%52%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground
How good, really
Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words
Jon Jones Chael Sonnen
Strikes landed / min
4.383.08
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jon Jones · Good · better than 75% of UFC fightersChael Sonnen · Below avg · better than 39% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.241.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jon Jones · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fightersChael Sonnen · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.893.81
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jon Jones · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersChael Sonnen · Elite · better than 93% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
45%59%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jon Jones · Good · better than 67% of UFC fightersChael Sonnen · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
95%66%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jon Jones · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fightersChael Sonnen · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.500.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Jon Jones · Average · better than 54% of UFC fightersChael Sonnen · Average · better than 47% of UFC fighters
Ranked against 1498 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.
Striking & grappling
Same scale left and right on every row
4.38
Strikes landed / min3.08
2.24
Strikes taken / minfewer is better1.10
1.89 / 4.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min3.81 / 6.5
45%
Takedown accuracy59%
95%
Takedown defence66%
3:40
Control time / fight7:04
0.50
Submission attempts / 15 min0.40
Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.
Where the strikes land
Range × target
Jon Jones24 UFC fights · 1564 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
24%383/1058
15%236/336
25%393/524
Clinch
7%116/189
6%100/118
2%34/39
Ground
17%260/348
2%39/40
0%3/3
Chael Sonnen14 UFC fights · 383 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
20%76/358
2%9/30
10%37/55
Clinch
3%13/33
9%33/45
8%30/32
Ground
39%150/271
7%26/27
2%9/9
Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.
When it ends
Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended
Jon Jones19 of 29 ended early · 66%10 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
Chael Sonnen28 of 49 ended early · 57%21 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
8 early stoppages have no logged time
finished the opponent got finished· placed at the minute the fight ended
Recent form · last 5
Jon Jones5-0
- W
- W
- WUFC 247: Jones vs Reyes · Feb 8, 2020Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- W
- WUFC 235: Jones vs Smith · Mar 2, 2019Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
Full record · 30 fightsShow less
- WUFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2 · Dec 29, 2018TKO · R3 · 2:02 · Light Heavyweight
- NC
- WUFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux · Apr 23, 2016Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Interim Light Heavyweight
- WUFC 182: Jones vs Cormier · Jan 3, 2015Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- WUFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira · Apr 26, 2014Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- WUFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson · Sep 21, 2013Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- W
- W
- WUFC 145: Jones vs Evans · Apr 21, 2012Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- LThe Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale · Dec 5, 2009DQ · R1 · 4:14 · Light Heavyweight
- W
- WUFC 94: ST-PIERRE VS PENN 2 · Jan 31, 2009Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- WAndre GusmaoUFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY · Aug 9, 2008Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- WMoyses GabinJul 12, 2008TKO · R2 · 1:58 · Light Heavyweight
- W
- WRyan VerrettUnited States Fight League · May 9, 2008TKO · R1 · 0:14
- WAnthony PinaICE Fighter · Apr 25, 2008Submission · R1 · 1:15
- W
- WBrad BernardUntamed 20 · Apr 12, 2008TKO · R1 · 1:32 · Catchweight
Chael Sonnen2-3
- L
- L
- WBellator 192: Rampage vs. Sonnen · Jan 20, 2018Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WBellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva · Jun 24, 2017Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
- L
Full record · 49 fightsShow less
- L
- WUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen · Aug 17, 2013Submission · R1 · 4:47 · Light Heavyweight
- L
- L
- WUFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis · Jan 28, 2012Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
- W
- L
- W
- W
- W
- L
- W
- W
- L
- WKyacey UscolaSportFight 20 · Oct 27, 2007TKO · Middleweight
- W
- WTim McKenzieBodog Fight · Feb 18, 2007Submission
- W
- W
- L
- W
- L
- WTim WilliamsSportFight 11 · Jul 9, 2005TKO · R1 · 3:59 · Middleweight
- WAdam TarseyEuphoria 3: USA vs. The World · Feb 26, 2005TKO · R1 · 3:49 · Middleweight
- L
- W
- L
- LKeiichiro YamamiyaPancrase 137 · Jul 25, 2004MD · Light Heavyweight
- L
- WJustin BaileyCalifornia Regional · Apr 17, 2004TKO
- WArman GambaryanEuphoria 1: Russia vs. USA 1 · Mar 13, 2004Unanimous Decision · Middleweight
- WHomer MooreRumble On The Rock · Dec 27, 2003Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
- W
- L
- W
- D
- L
- WJustin HawesUFCF: Rumble in Rochester · Aug 24, 2002TKO · R2 · 4:26
- WJesse AultRevolution FC 1 · Jul 13, 2002Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight
- WJesse AultDanger Zone · Apr 13, 2002DEC
- WScott ShipmanDanger Zone · Apr 13, 2002Submission
- W
- L
- WBen HaileyUFCF: Battle Of Fort Vancouver · May 10, 1997Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen?
Jon Jones defeated Chael Sonnen by TKO in round 1 (4:33) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen, held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Prudential Center, Newark.