Jon Jones. Bio, Player, Net Worth, Height, Nationality

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Who Is Jon Jones?

Jonathan Dwight “Bones” Jones, also known as Jon Jones, is an American MMA fighter. Jon Jones holds an American MMA fighter and is well-known in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is widely regarded as one of the best MMA fighters.

From his UFC debut in 2008 until his departure from the division in 2020, he dominated the Light Heavyweight weight class.

Not only that, but Jones holds the record for being the UFC’s youngest champion.

“Bones” has the longest reach in the UFC and competes at the light-heavyweight.

Jon Jones was always a show-stopper in his MMA career because of his unique moves.

He demonstrated unusual kicks, spinning back elbows, and explosive takedowns.

Similarly, Bones has been in the spotlight for a variety of reasons.

However, from athletic records to legal issues, he has always been a divisive figure.

More Facts About Jon Jones?

Full Name	Jonathan Dwight Jones
Nickname	Bones
Birth Date	July 19, 1987
Birth Place	Rochester, New York
Religion	Christianity
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Black
Age	35 Years Old
High School	Union-Endicott High School, New York
University	Morrisville State College
Father’s Name	Arthur Jones Jr.
Mother’s Name	Camille Jones
Siblings	Two (Arthur Jones III & Chandler Jones)
Residence	Upstate, New York
Horoscope	Cancer
Age	35 years old
Height	193 cm (6’4″)
Weight	93 kg (205 lb)
Build	Athletic
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Brown
Profession	Mixed Martial Artist
Pro MMA Record	26-1-0, 1NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
Current Streak	17 Wins
Head Coach	Greg Jackson
Affiliation	Jackson Wink MMA
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Marital Status	Married (2013-present)
Wife	Jessie Moses
Children	3
Net Worth	$12 Million
Source of Wealth	Professional MMA Fighter
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
Merch	Jon Jones T-Shirt, Poster
Last Update	September 2022

Jon Jones’s Childhood and Family

Jon was born on July 19, 1987, in Rochester, New York, to Camille Jones and Arthur Jones Jr.

Jones’s father is a pastor at the Endicott Pentecostal Church, and her mother was a nurse.

Arthur Jones III and Chandler Jones are Jones’ two brothers.

Jon Jones with his brother. Source: Telecom Asia

Arthur is a former professional American footballer, and Chandler is a footballer as well.

Camille, Jone’s mother, died in 2017 after losing her battle with diabetes.

Not to mention that his older sister, Carmen, died when he was 18 from a brain tumor.

Education

In upstate New York, Jon attended Union-Endicott High School.

As a high school wrestler, he stood tall and won the state championship.

Because of his thin build, the soccer coach dubbed him “Bones,” and the moniker stuck.

Jones continued his wrestling career at Lowa Centre Community College after graduating from high school.

He won a national JUCO championship while there.

Later, the fighter enrolled at Morrisville State College to study criminal justice.

Unfortunately, he was unable to complete the course because his true passion was mixed martial arts, which he wished to pursue as a

career.

Height, weight, and age

Every year on July 19, Jon celebrates his birthday.

As a result, his zodiac sign is cancer.

As of 2022, he is 35 years old and stands 6 feet 4 inches tall.

Jones weighs around 93 kg and has an athletic body.

Jon Jones’s Professional Life

Jones entered the UFC with a 7-0 record and took a fight against Andre Gusmao on short notice on August 9, 2008.

He was a substitute fighter, but he took advantage of the opportunity to show off his abilities.

On January 31, 2009, he faced Stephen Bonnar, a seasoned veteran, in his next UFC fight.

Unfortunately for both fighters, the match was not even close, as Jones was still an underdog going in.

But, with his incredible spinning back elbow and suplex that night, ‘Bones’ proved he could also face a veteran fighter.

As a result, Jon was declared the winner by a unanimous vote.

In 2012, he defeated Brandon Vera and Vladimir Matyushenko after winning his first title against three-time champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.

The most difficult match Jon Jones has ever faced was against Swedish fighter Alexander Gustafson at UFC 165 on September 23,

2013.

Jones won despite suffering lacerations and facial swelling.

Jones had one of the significant victories on July 29, 2017.

At UFC 214 in Anaheim, California, he defeated Daniel Cormier.

Jones was in tears of joy after an impressive victory over a worthy opponent.

Jones won the championship in 2018 after his 2017 suspension was lifted by defeating Alexander Gustafson.

Jones voluntarily vacated the title in 2020 due to a pay dispute with UFC president White, citing a desire to move up to heavyweight.

Controversies involving Jon Jones

The US Anti-Doping Agency accused the MMA fighter of a possible drug violation (USADA).

He tested positive for Turinabol as well as the “B” sample, which also tested positive.

As a result, Jones was barred from competing in several matches.

He was even forced to relinquish his Light Heavyweight title and faced a four-year ban.

After a night of partying, Jon was involved in a minor accident on May 19, 2012, when he crashed his car into a pole in Binghamton, New York.

Jones was arrested after refusing to take a sobriety test.

Two months later, he was told to pay a $1,000 fine, and his driver’s license was suspended for six months.

Similarly, Jon was embroiled in another major controversy in 2014.

He was fined $50,000 by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NCAC) for a brawl with Daniel Cormier at a UFC 178 press event.

He was also assigned 40 hours of community service.

Following New Mexico police allegations, Jones became the primary suspect in a hit-and-run incident in early 2015.

As a result, he was unable to compete against Anthony Johnson that year.

The incident resulted in him receiving an 18-month prison sentence and the UFC stripping him of his belt.

Jones was also accused of sending homophobic slurs to a Swedish fan on Instagram in 2014.

Jon was arrested again in March 2020 for DUI and negligent use of a firearm.

The UFC’s Youngest Champion

At the age of 23, Jon Jones was crowned UFC champion.

However, in a fight for the Light Heavyweight title against Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua at UFC 128 on March 19, 2011, Jones delivered an outstanding performance.

He won 205 pounds by TKO in the third round over Shogun.

Jones established himself as the youngest UFC champion ever, a record that has yet to be broken.

Jon throws spinning kicks, elbows, and everything else imaginable at the champion during the fight.

He finished Mauricio off on the ground using what could only be described as an excessive justified force.

Furthermore, Jones has defeated a long list of accomplished MMA fighters, including Quinton Jackson, Lyoto Machindo, Vitor Belfort, Chael Sonnen, and Alexander Gustafsson.

Jon Jones’ Fighting Style

Bone is an expert at controlling distance.

He uses his hands to fight his opponent while measuring the distance.

Jon’s techniques are very effective, and only a few opponents can catch him cleanly.

However, it frequently hits them in the eye and is difficult to stop.

Overall, Jon Jones is a well-rounded fighter with few gaps in his game.

Jon Jone & Matt Hamill

Several discussions and controversies came out when Jones lost a fight by disqualification against Matt Hamill back in December 2009.

Jon used a devasting elbow technique (12-6) where the elbow comes in a punching motion toward an opponent.

This technique was banned in the UFC, so referee Steve Mazzagatti announced a stop to the fight and gave a winning award to Matt Hamill.

Jon Jones vs. Matt Hamill.

The UFC president Dana White was dismayed by the decision and stated an elbow to the ground; they deduced Jone’s point.

He also cleared that it was Hamill’s shoulder injury, due to which he couldn’t continue the fight, not because of Jone’s elbow.

In his fight against Jon, Hamill suffered a dislocated shoulder.

Unfortunately, referee Steve didn’t see it coming, and this loss remains on Jones’ record that can never be erased.

The loss is controversial on Jone’s record since he has never lost a single fight.

Jon Jones: Wife & Children

Jon married Jessie Moses in 2013.

Together the couple has three daughters; Leah (born in 2008), Carmen Nicole Jones, and Olivia Haven.

Likewise, the two have been together for 17 years.

Jessie was born in 1987 and is a native of Endicott, New York.

Reportedly, the couple started meeting and started dating when they attended Endicott High School.

Jessie and Jones were expecting their first child when the former UFC champion started pursuing a career in MMA in 2008.

Jon Jones and his wife Jessie Moses and three daughters

The couple was blessed with a second daughter Carmen in 2009, and the youngest daughter Olivia was born in 2013.

Carmen was named after Jon’s sister, who passed away after a brain cancer battle.

Jon’s wife Jessie does not appear on public social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter.

Jon Jones: Net Worth

Jon has fought nearly 26 times, with one loss and no contest to his name.

Since ‘Bones’ acquired enormous success, it’s no wonder his net worth is far more than other UFC fighters.

According to some online sources, Jon Jones’s estimated UFC career earnings sum up to $7,230,000.

However, the amount is from a fight-by-fight division of Jones’ career earnings and does not include bonuses, sponsorships, and other incentive pay.

Jon signed a worldwide sponsorship deal with Nike, becoming the first UFC fighter to do so.

While this is an impressive achievement, his other sponsorship deals with the corporate giant did not last long.

All in all, Jones’s total net worth is $12 million.

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Jon Jones: Social Media Presence

Jon Jones is active on various social media platforms and keeps updating his fans and well-wishers.

He loves to post pictures of his daughters, family, close friends, achievements, and other UFC-related stuff.

Instagram: 4.3 million followers

Facebook: 2.4 million followers

Twitter: 2.22 million followers