At just 26 years old, Jon Jones has used superior athleticism, sharp intellect and the heart of a samurai, among other superlatives, to become the UFC’s most prolific light heavyweight champ.
He’s already tied Tito Ortiz’s mark of five consecutive title defenses, and it seems that “Bones” hasn’t even reached his prime yet.
With his most promising days still ahead of him, there’s no telling what great heights the New York native will reach at 205 pounds.
But if Jones represents the company’s most illustrious light heavyweight, then where do the former champs in the division stack up with one another.
Here are the top five light heavyweight kings in UFC history.