When it comes to Jon Jones’ recent history, there has been more doubt surrounding his eligibility to fight than his abilities once in the cage. Counting 2018, in each of the last five years, he has made it to the Octagon only a single time, yet despite this relative inactivity, no one has been able to meaningfully threaten him.
The last time Jones found himself in adversity was against his UFC 232 opponent, Alexander Gustafsson. Trailing two rounds to one in September 2013, Jones remained poised enough to crack Gustafsson with a spinning back elbow late in the fourth round, a shot that changed the complexion of the fight, and helped Jones to rally to a come-from-behind victory.