Jon Jones is one of the most accomplished professional mixed martial artists on the professional circuit. A gifted wrestler from his college days, Jones sifted career paths by dropping out of college and starting his mixed martial arts career. He ventured into professional mixed martial arts on April 12, 2008, against Brad Bernard at Full Force Productions: Untamed 20. Jones picked up a dominant victory in the bout by dispatching Bernard in the first round by a KO.
Jon Jones witnessed a meteoric rise in the elite professional mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He joined the organization on August 9, 2008, against Andre Gusmao at UFC 87. Jone won the fight by a unanimous decision and never looked back. He dominated the light heavyweight division of the promotion and owned multiple records in the weight class before moving up to the heavyweight division and becoming a champion there by beating Ciryl Gane at UFC 285.
Who is in Jon Jones' family?
Jon Jones comes from a family of gifted athletes. Born to Arthur Jr. and Camile Jones in Rochester, New York, USA, the Jones brothers have left a mark in the sports they have played. Arthur and Chandler Jones have excelled in the NFL, where they are the recipients of the Super Bowl. Jones also had an older sister named Carmen Jones who passed away just before her 18th birthday due to brain cancer. He has a tattoo reading Philippians 4:13 on the right side of his chest in memory of Carmen Jones, the verse according to Jones was her favorite Biblical verse.
Jon Jones' Fiancee
Jon Jones is engaged to Jessie Moses. The couple is often confused to have been married to each other. However, their marriage is not confirmed by Jones himself. The couple has been together for a long time and is parents to three daughters - Leah, born in 2008, Carmen Nicole Jones, born in 2009, and Oliviva Haven Jones, born in 2013.
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FAQs on Jon Jones' Family
A. He has two brothers named Arthur and Chandler Jones.
A. Yes, he had a sister named Carmen Jones who died because of brain cancer before turning 18.
A. Jon Jones is engaged to Jessie Moses.
A. The couple together is parent to three daughters.
A. He was born in Rochester, New York, USA.