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Jon Jones Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth19 July 1987

Age33 Years

BirthplaceRochester, New York, U.S.A.

ProfessionProfessional Mixed Martial Artist

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFour daughters: Leah, Carmen, Olivia, and Haven; Parents: Arthur Jones and Camille Jones; Siblings: Arthur Jones, Chandler James Jones, Carmen Jones

Jon Jones Biography

Jonathan Dwight "Jon" Jones is an American professional mixed martial artist known as "Bones." A record-setting light heavyweight in the UFC, Jones became,

Early life and background

Jonathan Dwight Jones was born on July 19, 1987, in Rochester, New York. He grew up in a family with siblings who include two brothers, Arthur Jones and Chandler James Jones, both of whom pursued careers in American football, and a sister named Carmen. His parents are Arthur Jones, who served as a pastor, and Camille Jones.

Jones attended Union-Endicott High School and later spent time at Iowa Central Community College. Physically imposing, he stands about 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and has been listed at roughly 95 kg (205 lbs). He has black eyes and black hair and is known to have a Philippians 4:13 tattoo on his chest.

Career

Jones built his professional reputation inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competing in the light heavyweight division. He made his UFC debut on August 9, 2008, and rose quickly through the ranks. On March 19, 2011, he won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Maurício "Shogun" Rua, becoming the youngest champion in UFC history at the time.

Over the course of his career in the light heavyweight division Jones established several divisional records: most title defenses, most wins, the longest win streak, and the most submission victories. He is a two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and is widely regarded within the sport for his defensive fighting style.

Jones has faced interruptions in his championship tenure. At various points he was stripped of titles for violations related to performance-enhancing drugs. He also voluntarily vacated the light heavyweight title in 2020 amid disputes over compensation with the promotion. In March 2021 he began training to move up to the heavyweight division.

Public profile

Outside the cage, Jones's lifestyle and personal choices have received attention. He has been identified as vegan and has shared training-related weight changes publicly while preparing for heavyweight work. Media and UFC leadership have frequently discussed his place in MMA history; UFC President Dana White has called him the greatest fighter in the organization’s history.

Jones's personal life has also been part of public coverage. He is unmarried and has been in a relationship with Jessie Moses. He is a father to four daughters: Leah, Carmen, Olivia, and Haven. His mother, Camille, died in 2017 from complications of diabetes.

Legal and disciplinary matters have affected his career. In September 2015 he received an 18-month period of supervised probation related to a hit-and-run incident earlier that year; the matter led to additional professional consequences. Jones has also had episodes in which he was stripped of championship status due to drug-testing issues.

Latest updates

In early 2021 Jones announced a shift in focus toward competing as a heavyweight, reporting adjustments in his training and weight to accommodate the move. He has continued to be a prominent and polarizing figure in MMA because of both his accomplishments inside the Octagon and the controversies that have punctuated his career.

Jones remains one of mixed martial arts’ most accomplished light heavyweights, holding divisional records and multiple championship reigns while preparing for the next chapter of his fighting career.

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Recent Work

Training for heavyweight division

In March 2021 Jon Jones began training to move up from light heavyweight to heavyweight.

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Career Highlights

  1. Youngest UFC champion (won light heavyweight title in 2011)
  2. Two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
  3. Most title defenses in the UFC light heavyweight division
  4. Most wins in the UFC light heavyweight division
  5. Longest win streak in the UFC light heavyweight division
  6. Most submission victories in the UFC light heavyweight division
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jon Jones born?

19 July 1987

What is Jon Jones known for?

Professional Mixed Martial Artist

What is Jon Jones’s marital status?

Unmarried