BAD MMA - The origins of combat™ » Longest Winning Streak https://www.badmma.com The BADDEST Brand on the Planet™ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:58:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones Chases History at UFC 165 https://www.badmma.com/ufc-light-heavyweight-champ-jon-jones-chases-history-at-ufc-165.html https://www.badmma.com/ufc-light-heavyweight-champ-jon-jones-chases-history-at-ufc-165.html#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:33:38 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/ufc-light-heavyweight-champ-jon-jones-chases-history-at-ufc-165.html UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been rewriting UFC history and has the opportunity to add another accolade to his growing list of accomplishments at UFC 165 when he faces Alexander Gustafsson . Jones is the youngest fighter to ever capture a UFC title.  He’s the youngest fighter to ever defend a UFC title.  He currently holds the longest winning streak in UFC light heavyweight history.  He is tied with former titleholder Tito Ortiz with the most successful UFC light heavyweight title defenses with six, but that all could change on Sept. 21. During a recent media conference call, Jones was asked about potentially passing Ortiz’ record and if chasing history is a goal of his

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/ufc-light-heavyweight-champ-jon-jones-chases-history-at-ufc-165.html/feed 0 Alexander Gustafsson Sees Jon Jones as the Greatest Test in His Career https://www.badmma.com/alexander-gustafsson-sees-jon-jones-as-the-greatest-test-in-his-career.html https://www.badmma.com/alexander-gustafsson-sees-jon-jones-as-the-greatest-test-in-his-career.html#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:00:26 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/alexander-gustafsson-sees-jon-jones-as-the-greatest-test-in-his-career.html UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones now sits atop the pound-for-pound rankings.  He’s the youngest fighter to ever win a UFC title.  He is currently riding the longest winning streak in UFC light heavyweight history with nine consecutive wins.  He’s tall, athletic, intelligent and driven. Jones faces Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 on September 21 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Jones is a lot of things, but in the eyes of the challenger, he’s the biggest fight of Gustafsson’s six-year career. “I see the greatest test in my career,” said Gustafsson on Tuesday at a press conference promoting the upcoming event.  “He’s the champion for a reason.  I’m so ready for this fight.  I’m very motivated.” The 26-year old Swede is on a six-fight winning streak.  The only blemish on his 15-1 record came in April 2010 when he lost to Phil Davis by submission.  He is coming off a win over former titleholder Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in December and hopes to add a victory over the current champion to his resume. “I’m so pumped for this fight,” he said.  “He’s a complete fighter.  He’s the champion.  I have to be aware of everything he throws.” UFC 165: Jones vs.

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