Jon Jones became the light heavyweight champion in 2011, making him the youngest champion in UFC history. Following which his career has seen a number of bumps. Controversy and Jon Jones have always gone hand in hand. The latest being Former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks calling Bones out.

While in conversation with BJPenn.com, Hendricks talks about the Albuquerque man in passing. However, many have called him out for the same in the past.

“They say you have to beat the champ to be the champ. You have to destroy the champ in order to win the belt. I’ve seen Jon Jones lose multiple times but still held onto the title,” said Johny Hendricks while talking about the time he lost his title to Georges St-Pierre.

Hendricks is not entirely wrong, there have been multiple fights where Jones stole the win and the title from his opponent.

Jon Jones Survives Controversial Win Against Dominick Reyes

After going through Reyes via unanimous decision, Jones managed to retain his title at UFC 247 early this year. However, the opinions that came up following the fight were anything but unanimous.

With fans storming social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, voicing their displeasure it is hard to ignore their concerns.

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Following a surprisingly strong challenge from The Devastator, the results were met with scattered applause and loud boos from the fans.

UFC President Dana White was among those who were displeased with the result. So much so that he revealed intentions of working with the Texas commission to improve the quality of judging and officiating fights.

“I do feel disrespected. One of the judges had it 49-46. Who are you? I might want to have a word with you. I know I won that fight,” said Reyes following his questionable loss.

Jones handed his challenger the first loss of his career. Another reason that may have left a bitter taste in Reyes’ mouth. On the other hand, Jones’ win helped him break the record for most title defenses in the UFC, previously held by Georges St-Pierre.

Jones Barely Escapes Alexander Gustafsson

Since winning the title from Mauricio Rua back in 2011, Jones had comfortably sailed over 5 of his title defenses until UFC 165. The biggest and hardest title defense of his life led fans and MMA pundits to believe that Jones’ reign was coming to an end.

Serving up a series of counter-punches and takedowns, Gustafsson managed to use Jones’ aggression against him efficiently. However, Jones was able to adjust enough to scrape away a win against his Swedish opponent via unanimous decision.

A paper-thin decision and his bruised face prove how difficult the night was for Jones. His ability to emerge victorious under such circumstances left fans astonished.

Their gruesome battle was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s ‘Fight Wing’ as part of the Class of 2020, and deservedly so.

However, all said and done, Jones still remains undefeated other than the loss he suffered against Matt Hamill via DQ. The use of illegal moves cost him a fight and the only blemish on an otherwise spotless record when it comes to that inside the octagon and not his criminal record.

Who do you think Jones has lost against?