Jon Jones

Jon Jones was born on July 19, 1987, in Rochester, United States. Jon “Bones” Jones was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 37 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the heavyweight division. He made his Octagon debut 5,944 days ago, on August 9, 2008. Jones trains at Jackson-Wink MMA.

When is Jon Jones’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of November 2024, Jon Jones’s pro record is 27-1-0, with 10 of those wins coming by knockout, 7 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Jones has fought in over 29 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 8 months ago against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane. The fight was on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Jon Jones by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in round 1 at 2:04.

Fun fact: On the day Jon was born, "Alone" by Heart was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more interesting Jon Jones birthday facts.

Jon Jones’s next fight: PENDING

We will answer the most frequently asked questions about Jon Jones below.

Career & History

On March 4, 2023, at UFC 285, the fighter showcased his skill by submitting Ciryl Gane with a guillotine choke early in the first round, claiming the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Just a few years prior, on February 8, 2020, at UFC 247, he successfully defended his light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Dominick Reyes, before vacating the belt in August that year.

His UFC light heavyweight title defenses included a close split decision win against Thiago Santos at UFC 239 on July 6, 2019, and a unanimous decision over Anthony Smith at UFC 235 on March 2, 2019. He reclaimed the then-vacant title on December 29, 2018, at UFC 232 by stopping Alexander Gustafsson with strikes in the third round.

Back on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214, his win by knockout over Daniel Cormier was overturned to a no contest due to a failed drug test, leading to him being stripped of the title. Earlier, on April 23, 2016, at UFC 197, he earned the interim UFC light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over Ovince Saint Preux.

The fighter’s dominance in the light heavyweight division is further reflected in a series of unanimous decision victories to retain his title against Daniel Cormier at UFC 182 on January 3, 2015, Glover Teixeira at UFC 172 on April 26, 2014, and Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 on September 21, 2013. His journey to the top began with a third-round stoppage of Mauricio Rua at UFC 128 on March 19, 2011, which won him the UFC light heavyweight championship for the first time.

Jon Jones height and weight

Jon Jones’s height is 7' 0" (2.15 m). He fights in the heavyweight division. Fighters who fight in the heavyweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Jon Jones net worth

Jon Jones’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many top-level fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Jon Jones’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: The average UFC fighter made $148,000 in 2020, up from average earnings of $146,000 in 2019, $138,000 in 2018, and $132,000 in 2017.

How old is Jon Jones?

Jon Jones’s age is 37 years old. He was born on Sunday, July 19, 1987. Jon is turning 38 years old in .

Where is Jon Jones from?

Jon Jones was born in Rochester, United States.

What is Jon Jones’s reach?

Jon Jones’s reach is ” and leg reach is “.

Where does Jon Jones rain?

Jon Jones trains at Jackson-Wink MMA.

Who is Jon Jones dating now?

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Jon Jones facts

1. Jon Jones’s birth sign is Cancer.
2. He was born in the Year of the Rabbit.
3. Jon’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Jon Jones was born in Millennials Generation (1987).
6. Jones’s life path number is 6.
7. His ruling planet is Moon.
8. Jon Jones’s birth flower is Larkspur.
9. His birthstone is Ruby.
10. Jones has been alive for 13,636 days or 327,277 hours.

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