Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is undoubtedly one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, know about him, his net worth, salary and career record
Jon “Bones” Jones is one of the most renowned UFC talents today and is ranked at number two in the men’s pound-for-pound rankings with an MMA record of 26-1-0, 1 NC. He’s fought multiple generation of fighters and holds various records including the most successful title defenses (11) in the UFC light heavyweight division. Read on to know more about Jon Jones, his 2021 net worth, earnings and career.
Jon Jones 2021 Net Worth, Salary, Winnings, Earnings, Salary, Controversy And MMA Career Record
At 23, Jones defeated became Maurício Rua to become the youngest champion in the history of UFC. He has an MMA record of 26 wins over mighty opponents like Lyoto Machida, Daniel Cormier, Alexander Gustafsson, Rampage Jackson, Chael Sonnen, and Ryan Bader. The single loss on his career record came as a result of being disqualified in a match against Matt Hamill, as a consequence of throwing illegal elbows in the first round.
Jones has a net worth of around $10 million and has earned over $7,230,000 from his UFC career. Apart from his fight purse, he’s also had endorsement deals Jones GAT Nutrition and K-Swiss and has raised money for The Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
However, the MMA artist also has a dark side as he’s been involved in several doping violations and has lost his title thrice due to disciplinary actions taken against him. Last week on Friday, Jones was indeed arrested again in Las Vegas, on charges of domestic battery and vehicle damage.
Championships And Accomplishments
- UFC Light Heavyweight Championship (Twice)
- USKBA Light Heavyweight Championship
- Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Famer
- Most UFC light heavyweight consecutive title defenses (8)
- Most UFC light heavyweight division wins (20)
- Longest unbeaten streak in UFC history (18)
- Fighter of the Year (World MMA Awards, 2011, 2012)
- ESPN Fight of the Year (vs Alexander Gustafsson, 2013)
- 2011 Most Outstanding Fighter (Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
Jon Jones Biography, Wife And Instagram
Full Name: Jonathan Dwight Jones
Born: 19th July, 1987
Age: 34
Hometown: Rochester, New York, USA
Wife: Jessie
Weight: 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach: 84 in (213 cm)
Total Fights: 28
Wins: 26
KO: 10
Wins by submission: 6
Wins by decision: 10
Losses: 1
Net Worth: $10 million
Twitter: @JonnyBones
Instagram: @jonnybones
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