Jon Jones

Also known as Jon "Bones" Jones, Jonathan Dwight Jones

Jonathan Dwight Jones is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed from 2008 to 2025. During his career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he was the Light Heavyweight Champion from 2011 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2020, and the Heavyweight Champion from 2023 to 2025, as well as the interim Light Heavyweight Champion in 2016. He is regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time.

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Jon Jones is an American male mixed martial artist and Thai boxer who began his professional career in 2008. He was born on July 19, 1987, in Rochester, New York, and represents the United States in competition. His given names are Jon and Jonathan.

Jones is the sibling of Chandler Jones and Arthur Jones, an American football player. In addition to his athletic pursuits, he is associated with the acting department. His work period extends through 2025.

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Jonathan Dwight Jones (born July 19, 1987) is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed from 2008 to 2025. During his career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he was the Light Heavyweight Champion from 2011 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2020, and the Heavyweight Champion from 2023 to 2025, as well as the interim Light Heavyweight Champion in 2016. He is the eighth…

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UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic — Self2024
Why Jon Jones Beat Everyone Including Himself — Self2024
The Cage — Jon Jones2024
Steve-O's Bucket List — Self2023
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane — Self2023
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes — Self2020
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith — Self2019
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos — Self2019
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2 — Self2018
UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2 — Self2017

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Born: Jonathan Dwight Jones , ( 1987-07-19 ) July 19, 1987 (age 38) , Rochester, New York , U.S.
Nickname: Bones
Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight: 238 lb (108 kg; 17 st 0 lb)
Division: Light heavyweight (2008–2020) Heavyweight (2023–2025)
Reach: 84 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (215 cm)
Fighting out of: Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Team: Team Bombsquad (2008–2009) Jackson Wink MMA Academy (2009–2021) Jackson's MMA Acoma (2021–present) Fight Ready (2021)
Rank: Black belt in Gaidojutsu under Greg Jackson Purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Roberto Alencar
Wrestling: NJCAA Wrestling
Years active: 2008–2024
University: Iowa Central Community College
Notable relatives: Arthur Jones (older brother) Chandler Jones (younger brother)
Notable school: Union-Endicott High School
Website: www .jonnybones .com