Jon Bones Jones Net Worth

What is Jon "Bones" Jones' Net Worth?

Jon "Bones" Jones is an American mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $8 million. Jon "Bones" Jones is widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time—a multi-division UFC champion whose unique skill set and fight IQ set him apart. He became the youngest UFC champion ever at age 23, claiming the light heavyweight title and defending it a record 11 times across two reigns. After a series of legal and anti-doping controversies—including suspensions and a hit-and-run conviction—Jones reclaimed the light heavyweight crown in 2018 and continued his dominance. In March 2023, he moved up to heavyweight, capturing the title with a first-round submission over Ciryl Gane. In November 2024, he defended that title with a third-round TKO of Stipe Miocic, breaking the UFC record for most title defenses. On June 21, 2025, UFC President Dana White confirmed that Jones officially retired, vacating the undisputed heavyweight crown and elevating interim champ Tom Aspinall in his place. Jones leaves the sport with a 28–1 (plus one no contest) pro record, unbeaten in legitimate fights, and a legacy defined by unparalleled athletic excellence and undeniable controversy.

Early Life

Jonathan Dwight Jones was born on July 19, 1987, in Rochester, New York. He was raised alongside three siblings by a father who was a pastor. All his brothers, notably Chandler Jones, went on to become professional football players, and his father didn't support Jon's decision to become a professional fighter. During his time in high school, Jones became an active member of the high school wrestling team and became state champion.

Jon earned his now-famous nickname after joining the school football team. Due to his skinny physique, his football coach called him "Bones," and the name stuck. After graduating from high school, Jones attended Iowa Central Community College but quickly dropped out to pursue a career in MMA.

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Career

Jon's first fight in the UFC was in 2008. Controversy came in 2009 when he was disqualified for using downward elbow strikes against Matt Hamill. Dana White and various other observers stated that the decision should have been a "no contest" instead of a loss for Jones. In 2011, he defeated Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and became the youngest-ever UFC champion at age 24. In 2012, he controversially refused to fight Chael Sonnen, who had stepped in at the last minute to replace the injured Dan Henderson. As a result, UFC 145 was canceled, and White criticized Jones for causing everyone involved to lose serious amounts of money.

After a classic match against Alexander Gustaffson, Jon was scheduled to fight Daniel Cormier, but was suspended due to a failed drug test. Jones eventually returned to beat Daniel Cormier but was stripped of his victory and suspended once again after another drug testing violation. He eventually returned to the UFC in 2018 and continued to show excellent form.

Endorsements

Jones was the first MMA fighter to be sponsored by Nike internationally. He now has his own shoe line and an additional sponsorship deal with Gatorade. He was once sponsored by Reebok and MuscleTech, although the brand cut ties with Jon after a hit-and-run incident in 2015.

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Relationships

Jones' longtime girlfriend and fiancée is Jessie Moses. Together, they have three daughters. In some interviews, Jones has alluded to a fourth child that he had prior to his relationship with Moses.

Criticism of Fighting Style

On many occasions, Jones has been criticized for poking people in the eye. On numerous occasions, Jon seems to have deliberately poked his opponents in the eyes by extending his open hand outwards in order to block incoming punches. Slow-motion footage seems to suggest that the moves are deliberate, although Jones and other observers have claimed that it's a purely instinctual, reactionary reflex. Nevertheless, Dana White has referenced incidents involving Jon, and while he didn't accuse him of wrongdoing, the UFC president did say that "it needs to stop."

Daniel Cormier Incident

During an on-stage staredown, Jon leaned in and touched his forehead to Daniel Cormier, sparking a brief scuffle that resulted in shoves and punches. The two fighters were quickly separated, but Jones was fined $50,000 by the Nevada Athletic Commission. He was also sentenced to 40 hours of community service.

Legal Issues

In 2012, Jon was charged with a DUI after crashing into a pole. In 2015, he fled the scene of a traffic collision, abandoning his rental car after running a red light. The resulting crash resulted in a pregnant woman becoming injured. Although he was initially wanted for questioning and could have been charged with a simple misdemeanor, charges against the UFC fighter were elevated to felonies related to purposely leaving the scene of an accident. He later surrendered to the police and was released on bail. As a result of the incident, Jones was stripped of his UFC title. He was eventually sentenced to 18 months of supervised probation.

In 2019, Jon was charged with battery, allegedly assaulting a waitress and touching her without her permission. In 2020, police heard gunshots and discovered Jones drunk once again behind the wheel of a car. They also discovered a handgun in his possession. He was charged with aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm. He was sentenced to four days of house arrest as a result.

Drug Testing Controversies

In 2015, Jones failed his first drug test. However, he only tested positive for cocaine, which meant that he could still technically compete in UFC 182 if subsequent results came back clean, which they did. However, Jon tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2016, including an anti-estrogen substance and an aromatase inhibitor. Both substances are banned for UFC fighters, and Jon was handed a one-year suspension, although a panel decided that he took the drugs unintentionally.

In 2017, the same conclusion was reached when Jones tested positive for anabolic steroids. However, he was still stripped of his prior victory against Cormier and his UFC title. In addition, he was given a 15-month suspension. In 2018, Jon returned to the UFC once again – only to test positive once again for trace amounts of anabolic steroids. It was determined that these were trace amounts still present from the 2017 test, and no disciplinary action was taken against the fighter.

Dana White has claimed that Jon's various controversies cost him $15-20 million in lost earnings.

Real Estate

In 2012, Jon paid $644,000 for a home in Ithaca, New York. He listed this home for sale in 2016 for $750,000. In 2017, he accepted $713,000. In August 2024, Jon bought a 10,000 square foot mansion set on two acres in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The exact sale price was not disclosed, but prior to his purchase, the home was listed for $4.3 million.

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