Jon Jones: Career, Record, Net Worth, Age, and More
As the Heavyweight Champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) since 2023, Jonathan Dwight Jones has established himself as one of the finest fighters in the UFC history. From 2008 until his recent rise to the top of the heavyweight division, he has demonstrated exceptional talent and determination.
- Date of Birth: July 19, 1987
- Age: 37 years
- Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, United States
- Height: 1.93 m
- Weight: 113 kg
- Parents: Arthur Jones Jr., Camille Jones
- Siblings: Arthur Jones, Chandler Jones, Carmen Jones
- Number of Children: 4
- Competed in Division: Heavyweight (2023–present), Light Heavyweight (2008–2020)
Jon Jones MMA Record and Results:
Jon Jones, a commanding figure in the mixed martial arts world, holds an impressive record that underlines his dominance in the sport. Out of 29 total fights, Jones has secured victory 27 times, demonstrating his versatile fighting skills with 10 wins by knockout, 7 by submission, and another 10 by decision. His career, however, is not without its setbacks; Jones has suffered defeat once, a loss that came by disqualification, and has one fight marked as a no contest. This record not only highlights Jones’s lethal combination of power, technique, and strategy but also solidifies his reputation as one of the most skilled fighters in mixed martial arts history. Record: 28-1-0 (1 NC)
| Result | Opponent | Event | Record | Date | Round | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Stipe Miocic | UFC 309 | 28–1 (1) | November 16, 2024 | 3 | 4:29 | New York City, New York, United States |
| Win | Ciryl Gane | UFC 285 | 27–1 (1) | March 4, 2023 | 1 | 2:04 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Dominick Reyes | UFC 247 | 26–1 (1) | February 8, 2020 | 5 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Win | Thiago Santos | UFC 239 | 25–1 (1) | July 6, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Anthony Smith | UFC 235 | 24–1 (1) | March 2, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Alexander Gustafsson | UFC 232 | 23–1 (1) | December 29, 2018 | 3 | 2:02 | Inglewood, California, United States |
| NC | Daniel Cormier | UFC 214 | 22–1 (1) | July 29, 2017 | 3 | 3:01 | Anaheim, California, United States |
| Win | Ovince Saint Preux | UFC 197 | 22–1 | April 23, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Daniel Cormier | UFC 182 | 21–1 | January 3, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Glover Teixeira | UFC 172 | 20–1 | April 26, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Win | Alexander Gustafsson | UFC 165 | 19–1 | September 21, 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | Chael Sonnen | UFC 159 | 18–1 | April 27, 2013 | 1 | 4:33 | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Win | Vitor Belfort | UFC 152 | 17–1 | September 22, 2012 | 4 | 0:54 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | Rashad Evans | UFC 145 | 16–1 | April 21, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Win | Lyoto Machida | UFC 140 | 15–1 | December 10, 2011 | 2 | 4:26 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | Quinton Jackson | UFC 135 | 14–1 | September 24, 2011 | 4 | 1:14 | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Win | Maurício Rua | UFC 128 | 13–1 | March 19, 2011 | 3 | 2:37 | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Win | Ryan Bader | UFC 126 | 12–1 | February 5, 2011 | 2 | 4:20 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Vladimir Matyushenko | UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko | 11–1 | August 1, 2010 | 1 | 1:52 | San Diego, California, United States |
| Win | Brandon Vera | UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones | 10–1 | March 21, 2010 | 1 | 3:19 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States |
| Loss | Matt Hamill | The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale | 9–1 | December 5, 2009 | 1 | 4:14 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Jake O’Brien | UFC 100 | 9–0 | July 11, 2009 | 2 | 2:43 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Stephan Bonnar | UFC 94 | 8–0 | January 31, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | André Gusmão | UFC 87 | 7–0 | August 9, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Win | Moyses Gabin | Battle Cage Xtreme 5 | 6–0 | July 12, 2008 | 2 | 1:58 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
| Win | Parker Porter | World Championship Fighting 3 | 5–0 | June 20, 2008 | 1 | 0:36 | Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States |
| Win | Ryan Verrett | United States Fight League: War in the Woods 3 | 4–0 | May 9, 2008 | 1 | 0:14 | Ledyard, Connecticut, United States |
| Win | Anthony Pina | ICE Fighter | 3–0 | April 25, 2008 | 1 | 1:15 | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States |
| Win | Carlos Eduardo | Battle Cage Xtreme 4 | 2–0 | April 19, 2008 | 3 | 0:24 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
| Win | Brad Bernard | Full Force Productions: Untamed 20 | 1–0 | April 12, 2008 | 1 | 1:32 | Boxborough, Massachusetts, United States |
Where was Jon Jones born?
Jon Jones was born in Rochester, New York, United States.
What is Jon Jones’ nationality?
Jon Jones is American.
Where has Jon Jones trained for his MMA career?
Jon Jones has trained with Team BombSquad in New York, Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada, and most notably at Jackson’s MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
In which weight class does Jon Jones compete?
Jon Jones competed in the Light Heavyweight division from 2008 to 2020 and has been competing in the Heavyweight division since 2023.
What rank is Jon Jones in the UFC?
Jon Jones is ranked #2 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. He is also the current UFC Heavyweight Champion.
What is Jon Jones’ net worth?
Jon Jones’s net worth is estimated to be between $15 million and $20 million as of 2024.
How tall is Jon Jones?
Jon Jones stands at 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
How old is Jon Jones?
37 years old (born July 19, 1987)
Who is Jon Jones’ mother?
Jon Jones’ mother is Camille Jones.
How long has Jon Jones been champion?
Jon Jones has been the UFC Heavyweight Champion since March 4, 2023, when he defeated Ciryl Gane.
What is Jon Jones’ nickname?
Jon Jones is widely known by his nickname “Bones.”
Why is Jon Jones called Bones?
Jon Jones was nicknamed “Bones” during his high school years due to his tall and slender physique, particularly when he played football. His slim frame stood out, leading his teammates to affectionately refer to him as “Bones,” a moniker that has stuck with him throughout his MMA career.
Why did Jon Jones lose his belt?
Jon Jones lost his belt after being involved in a hit-and-run incident in Albuquerque that injured a pregnant woman. Following the incident, Jones turned himself into the police after initially fleeing the scene. Consequently, on April 28, 2015, he was stripped of his championship and suspended indefinitely by the UFC.
When was Jon Jones’ last fight?
Jon Jones’ last fight was on November 16, 2024, in the UFC 309.
When is Jon Jones’s next fight?
As of now, there’s no official announcement regarding Jon Jones’s next fight.
