Jon Jones Biography

Jon Jones Height, Age, Children, Family, Biography & More

Jonathan Dwight Jones, born July 19, 1987, is an American mixed martial artist who is currently signed to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is the current UFC Heavyweight champion. Jones is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion who held the title from March 2011 through April 2015. He also held it from December 2018 until August 2020. Jones was also the interim UFC Light Heavyweight Champion in 2016.

Family

Jon’s parents were religious and they made a living from the religion business. His father was an assistant pastor and his mom was active in the church supporting her husband. It’s no surprise Jon comes from a low-income family, as the religion business isn’t very lucrative, especially since his father was an assistant pastor.

Jon’s mom, a nurse and daytime worker, could not do much to help the family get out of financial difficulties. They worked hard and continued to show love and support for Jon and his brothers, including his older sister Carmen Jones.

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Early Life

Jones was born in Rochester, New York on July 19, 1987. Arthur Jones is Arthur’s father and a pastor at Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ in Binghamton (New York). Arthur discouraged Jon from pursuing a fighting career. “I wanted him to preach. I said to him, “You don’t want that.” There are other things you can do. You can be a pastor. Camille, Jon’s mother, passed away in 2017 at 55 after a long battle against diabetes.

Education

Jon was a student at Union-Endicott High School, in upstate New York. He was a high school wrestler who won the school’s state championship. His lean physique earned him the nickname “Bones” from his soccer coach. Jones continued his wrestling career at Lowe Centre Community College after high school.

Personal Life

Jones and Jessie, his fiancée, have three daughters. Leah was born in 2008, Carmen Nicole in 2009, and Olivia Haven in 2013. Jones revealed that he had four daughters, ages 9, 8, 6, and 3, in an interview with Joe Rogan on December 1, 2016. This indicates that there was a daughter who was born before Leah. Jones posted via Twitter on February 23, 2022, that his fiancée had left him about two months before.

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Jones was a standout wrestler in high school and was the state champion at Union-Endicott High School in upstate New York. His coach called him “Bones” because he was a football defensive lineman. One was the winner of the NJCAA national championship at Iowa Central Community College. He transferred to Morrisville State College in Criminal Justice to pursue his studies. However, he decided to quit college to start his MMA career.

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Training

Jones trained with Team Bomb Squad in Cortland, New York. He also briefly trained at the Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada. Most recently, Jones was with Jackson’s MMA in Albuquerque. During his UFC suspension, Jones also trained as a powerlifter.

Fighting Style

Jones is distinguished by his adaptability and impeccable technique in the cage. He has been called “one of the most dynamic and innovative fighters in MMA history” and “perhaps, the greatest martial artist to ever step into an octagon”. Jones uses his vast range and defensive wrestling skills to land blows with a unique, unconventional style.

Net Worth

Some online sources estimate that Jon Jones’s UFC career earnings total $7,230,000. The amount comes from Jones’s career earnings, not including bonuses, sponsorships, or other incentive pay.

Jon Jones’s Next Fight

According to Dana White, Jon Jones’ next fight is against Stipe Miocic. This will make Stipe the new heavyweight champion. Following UFC 285 on Saturday, Jon Jones will face Stipe Miocic. According to UFC president Dana White, Jones will defend his UFC heavyweight title against Miocic.

Jon Jones Heavyweight

Jones is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion who held the title from March 2011 through April 2015. He also held it from December 2018 until August 2020. Jones was also the interim UFC Light Heavyweight Champion in 2016. He is currently ranked #1 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings as of March 7, 2023.

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