Jon Jones
Introduction
Jonathan Dwight “Jon” Jones or Jon Jones is one of the greatest fighters of all time. Jon is well known for his mixed martial fighting style. In March 2011, Jon became the youngest champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s history by winning the title, he was only 23 at that time. For many years, he was retained at the No.1 spot by various media. He was also ranked as the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world by several publications. Jon got involved in felony hit and run case in April 2015 which costed Jon his title. Jon’s arrest was not taken lightly and he was removed from the official rankings.
Early life and background
This eminent fighter was born on July 19, 1987 in Rochester, New York. His father a preacher at the church named Pentecostal in Endicott, New York. And his mother is a nurse. Jon has two brothers named Arthur and Chandler and a late sister named Carmen. He and his entire family are known to be guided by their religion. Jon dropped out of college to pursue his MMA career.
Career Achievements …show more content…
Inspired by his father who was a wrestler, he managed a 2005 state wrestling championship as a senior. Jones also played football as a defensive lineman. While studying in the lowa CENTRAL Community College, he achieved a national JUCO championship. Jon had to quit his studies at Morrisville State College in order support his girlfriend pregnant Jessie. Financial enhancement led him to step into the Bomb Squad training facility with the purpose of being a MMA fighter. Jon won his first MMA fight over Brad Bernard by TKO on 12th April, 2008. After achieving the fame, he was picked up by the UFC. He won his introductory fight over Andre Gusamo at UFC
Introduction
Jonathan Dwight “Jon” Jones or Jon Jones is one of the greatest fighters of all time. Jon is well known for his mixed martial fighting style. In March 2011, Jon became the youngest champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s history by winning the title, he was only 23 at that time. For many years, he was retained at the No.1 spot by various media. He was also ranked as the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world by several publications. Jon got involved in felony hit and run case in April 2015 which costed Jon his title. Jon’s arrest was not taken lightly and he was removed from the official rankings.
Early life and background
This eminent fighter was born on July 19, 1987 in Rochester, New York. His father a preacher at the church named Pentecostal in Endicott, New York. And his mother is a nurse. Jon has two brothers named Arthur and Chandler and a late sister named Carmen. He and his entire family are known to be guided by their religion. Jon dropped out of college to pursue his MMA career.
Career Achievements …show more content…
Inspired by his father who was a wrestler, he managed a 2005 state wrestling championship as a senior. Jones also played football as a defensive lineman. While studying in the lowa CENTRAL Community College, he achieved a national JUCO championship. Jon had to quit his studies at Morrisville State College in order support his girlfriend pregnant Jessie. Financial enhancement led him to step into the Bomb Squad training facility with the purpose of being a MMA fighter. Jon won his first MMA fight over Brad Bernard by TKO on 12th April, 2008. After achieving the fame, he was picked up by the UFC. He won his introductory fight over Andre Gusamo at UFC