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Trevin Jones

b. 1990

Guamanian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter

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About Trevin Jones

Born 1990. Trevin Jones is an American mixed martial arts fighter.

Trevin Jones (born August 4, 1990) is a Guamanian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.(UFC)

Background Jones started his MMA career when he first enrolled in an amateur fight after just six months of jujitsu. Originally from New Orleans, he moved with his family to the island of Guam when he was 13 to be closer to his uncle who was serving in the Marine Corps.

After winning the belt, Jones had fought challengers from around the world, fighting for organizations such as ACA and Japanese DEEP. During this time, he had a pair of split decision losses against Rodrigo Praia and Young Jin Hwang, results that Jones hotly contests, after which he won by guillotine choke against Mehdi Baidulaev at ACA 91 and rear-naked against Japanese veteran Takafumi Otsuka at Deep: 89 Impact.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Jones, as a replacement for Mark Striegl on two days notice, faced Timur Valiev on August 22, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar. Jones won the fight via TKO in the second round, completing a comeback after almost getting finished in the first round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. On October 7, it was announced that the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) issued a four and a half month suspension for Trevin Jones, after he tested positive for marijuana in a drug test related to his fight. They also announced that Jones' victory was overturned to a no contest due to the violation. He was fined $1,800 and before he is relicensed in Las Vegas, Jones will also have to pay a prosecution fee of $145.36.

Jones was expected to face Randy Costa on March 6, 2021, at UFC 259. However, Costa withdrew from the bout in mid-February citing injury and was replaced by Mario Bautista. He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Jones was scheduled to face Tony Kelley on July 24, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw. However on July 4, Kelly withdrew from the bout for unknown reasons. As a result, Jones was scheduled to face Aaron Phillips. In turn, the bout was cancelled when Lawrence failed to show up for the weigh-ins due to health concerns.

Jones, as a replacement for Jesse Strader, was scheduled to face Mana Martinez at UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum on August 21, 2021. In turn, Martinez pulled out of the fight and was replaced by Saidyokub Kakhramonov. Jones lost the fight via technical submission due to a guillotine choke in round three.

Jones was scheduled to face Raoni Barcelos on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 199. However Jones withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons and he was replaced by Victor Henry.

Jones faced Javid Basharat on March 12, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 203. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Jones faced Raoni Barcelos on October 1, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 211. Jones lost the fight by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-27, 30-27) in a one-sided fight.

Jones faced Cody Garbrandt, replacing injured Julio Arce, on March 4, 2023, at UFC 285. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On June 5, 2023, news surfaced that Jones had fought out his contract and the organization opted not to renew it.

Post UFC Jones faced Wilson Reis on September 8, 2023 at Cage Warriors 159, winning the bout via split decision.

Jones faced Roberto Hernandez on December 15, 2023 at Cage Warriors 165, losing via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jay Perrin Decision (unanimous) Cage Titans: Revolution

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Andrew Cruz Submission (rear-naked choke) Front Street Fights 29

Boise, Idaho, United States Loss

Roberto Hernandez Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 165

San Diego, California, United States Win

Wilson Reis Decision (split) Cage Warriors 159

San Diego, California, United States Loss

Cody Garbrandt Decision (unanimous) UFC 285

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Raoni Barcelos Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Javid Basharat Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Saidyokub Kakhramonov Technical submission (guillotine choke) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Mario Bautista TKO (punches) UFC 259

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States NC

Timur Valiev NC (overturned) UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Takafumi Otsuka Submission (rear-naked choke) Deep: 89 Impact

Tokyo, Japan Win

Mehdi Baidulaev Submission (guillotine choke) ACA 91: Agujev vs. Silvério

Grozny, Russia Loss

Rodrigo Praia Decision (split) ACB 88: Barnatt vs. Celiński

Brisbane, Australia Loss

Hwang Young-jin Decision (split) Top FC 18

Seoul, South Korea Win

So Jae-hyun TKO (punches) Top FC 16

Incheon, South Korea Win

Kyle Aguon Decision (split) Pacific Xtreme Combat 55

Mangilao, Guam Win

Jeremiah Labiano KO (punches) Pacific Xtreme Combat 52

Mangilao, Guam Win

Mark Abelardo Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 49

Mangilao, Guam Loss

Kwak Kwan-ho Decision (split) Pacific Xtreme Combat 47

Mangilao, Guam Win

Toby Misech Decision (split) Pacific Xtreme Combat 45

Mangilao, Guam Win

Ricky Camp Decision (split) Pacific Xtreme Combat 42

Mangilao, Guam Loss

Alvin Cacdac Submission (rear-naked choke) Pacific Xtreme Combat 40

Mangilao, Guam Win

Troy Bantiag Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 37

Pasig City, Philippines Loss

Kyle Aguon Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 36

Mangilao, Guam Win

Guzman Pia-Yas Submission (rear-naked choke) Pacific Xtreme Combat 31

Pasig City, Philippines Win

Josh Duenas Submission (rear-naked choke) Pacific Xtreme Combat 30

Mangilao, Guam Loss

Justin Cruz Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 27

Mangilao, Guam Win

Kyle Aguon Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 23

Tumon, Guam

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Trevin Anthony Jones

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Trevin Jones?

Guamanian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter

When was Trevin Jones born?

Trevin Jones was born on 4 August 1990 in New Orleans.

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Trevin Jones is a mixed martial arts fighter.

What nationality is Trevin Jones?

Trevin Jones is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Trevin Jones

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