Trevin Jones
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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.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
With his first pro fight in Pacific Xtreme Combat in 2011 against homegrown fighter Kyle Aguon, Jones fought all off his early career for the PXC promotion, during that time fighting Aguon two more times, taking a loss before beating him out for the Bantamweight belt in 2016.
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. However on July 18, Phillips had to withdraw from the bout and Jones was moved to UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland on July 30, 2021, against Ronnie Lawrence. 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) vs. Timur Valiev
- Pacific Xtreme Combat PXC Bantamweight Championship (One time)
- MMA Junkie 2020 Comeback of the Year vs. Timur Valiev
Mixed martial arts record
| 28 matches | 14 wins | 13 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 3 |
| By decision | 7 | 10 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 14–13 (1) | Jay Perrin | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Titans: Revolution | February 21, 2026 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Loss | 14–12 (1) | Andrew Cruz | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Front Street Fights 29 | August 10, 2024 | 4 | 4:41 | Boise, Idaho, United States | Featherweight debut. For the FSF Featherweight Championship. |
| Loss | 14–11 (1) | Roberto Hernandez | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Warriors 165 | December 15, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 14–10 (1) | Wilson Reis | Decision (split) | Cage Warriors 159 | September 8, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Loss | 13–10 (1) | Cody Garbrandt | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 285 | March 4, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 13–9 (1) | Raoni Barcelos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan | October 1, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 13–8 (1) | Javid Basharat | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev | March 12, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 13–7 (1) | Saidyokub Kakhramonov | Technical submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum | August 21, 2021 | 3 | 4:39 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (138.5 lb) bout; Kakhramonov missed weight. |
| Win | 13–6 (1) | Mario Bautista | TKO (punches) | UFC 259 | March 6, 2021 | 2 | 0:40 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| NC | 12–6 (1) | Timur Valiev | NC (overturned) | UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar | August 22, 2020 | 2 | 1:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (140 lb) bout. Performance of the Night. Originally a TKO (punches) win for Jones; overturned after he tested positive for marijuana. |
| Win | 12–6 | Takafumi Otsuka | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Deep: 89 Impact | May 12, 2019 | 2 | 1:40 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 11–6 | Mehdi Baidulaev | Submission (guillotine choke) | ACA 91: Agujev vs. Silvério | January 26, 2019 | 1 | 4:37 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Loss | 10–6 | Rodrigo Praia | Decision (split) | ACB 88: Barnatt vs. Celiński | June 16, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Brisbane, Australia | |
| Loss | 10–5 | Hwang Young-jin | Decision (split) | Top FC 18 | May 25, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | For the vacant Top FC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–4 | So Jae-hyun | TKO (punches) | Top FC 16 | December 9, 2017 | 3 | 0:57 | Incheon, South Korea | |
| Win | 9–4 | Kyle Aguon | Decision (split) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 55 | November 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Mangilao, Guam | Won the vacant PXC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–4 | Jeremiah Labiano | KO (punches) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 52 | March 18, 2016 | 1 | N/A | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Win | 7–4 | Mark Abelardo | Decision (unanimous) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 49 | August 7, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Loss | 6–4 | Kwak Kwan-ho | Decision (split) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 47 | March 13, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Win | 6–3 | Toby Misech | Decision (split) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 45 | October 24, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Win | 5–3 | Ricky Camp | Decision (split) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 42 | February 28, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Loss | 4–3 | Alvin Cacdac | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 40 | October 25, 2013 | 2 | 0:38 | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Win | 4–2 | Troy Bantiag | Decision (unanimous) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 37 | May 18, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasig City, Philippines | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Kyle Aguon | Decision (unanimous) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 36 | March 8, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Win | 3–1 | Guzman Pia-Yas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 31 | July 14, 2012 | 1 | 1:40 | Pasig City, Philippines | |
| Win | 2–1 | Josh Duenas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 30 | March 3, 2012 | 1 | N/A | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Justin Cruz | Decision (unanimous) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 27 | October 29, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Win | 1–0 | Kyle Aguon | Decision (unanimous) | Pacific Xtreme Combat 23 | April 29, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Tumon, Guam | Bantamweight debut. |