Jones was born on July 19, 1987, in Rochester, New York. His father Arthur is a pastor at Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ in Binghamton, New York. Arthur discouraged Jon's fighting career, "I wanted him to … See more

Jones has trained with Team BombSquad out of Cortland, New York, then briefly with the Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada and most recently at See more

In an interview with Joe Rogan on December 1, 2016, Jones stated that he has four daughters (aged 9, 8, 6 and 3). On February 23, 2022, Jones announced via Twitter that his … See more

UFC 182
On January 6, 2015, it was announced that Jones failed a drug test prior to UFC 182. … See more

Early career
Before beginning his MMA career, Jones was a stand-out high school wrestler and state champion at See more

Jones stands out by his high adaptability and flawless technique in the cage and has been described as "one of the most dynamic, innovative, and constantly evolving fighters in … See more

Eye pokes
Jones has been criticized for repeatedly poking his opponents in the eyes. In response to the … See more