Why is Jon Jones called ‘Bones’’? What is the reason behind his nickname?

Jon “Bones” Jones’ illustrious UFC career may be coming to an end soon. On Saturday night, the UFC heavyweight champion teased his retirement on Twitter, claiming he may call it quits following a hypothetical fight against Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden. However, with Jones out of UFC 295 due to injury, it has time.

Jones last fought in March, when he defeated Cyril Gane in the main event of UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena by first-round submission for the UFC heavyweight championship. Jones has a 27-1-0 (1 NC) record, while Miocic has a 20-4-0 record.

Jon Jones’ supremacy is undeniable as a former UFC light heavyweight champion and current UFC Heavyweight Champion. His battles have generated moments that fans will never forget, as he is constantly trying to outdo himself.

Jones (27-1, 1 no-contest) entered the UFC in 2008 and has beaten numerous luminaries inside the company. He is now trying to write a fresh chapter of greatness in a new division.

UFC 285 in Las Vegas featured Jon Jones’ strong comeback and Alexa Grasso’s startling surprise victory. Jones won the heavyweight belt by guillotine submission over Ciryl Gane in the main event. Grasso, on the other hand, upset former flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko in the fourth round with a rear-naked choke.

Why is Jon Jones called ‘Bones’’?

Jones’ moniker “Bones” is distinctive in its own way. It was also not the first fighting moniker that sprang to mind. We go into the origins of the moniker “Bones” and beyond. Jones’ combat moniker was once “Sexual Chocolate.” Jones made his professional debut under that name.

Jones, on the other hand, would wind up adopting the moniker he earned while playing football in high school. The nickname “Bones” relates to his towering stature but small build. The name was inspired by his brothers, Arthur and Chandler Jones, who also played in the NFL.

Jones went on to win the NJCAA national title at Iowa Central Community College after high school. Jones has six knockout victories and eleven submission victories in his MMA career.

His moniker is now as well-known as his true name, as seen by his social media pages. Jones goes by the handle @JonnyBones on Twitter and Instagram, and his name is set to Bony on both social media sites. Jonathan Dwight Jones is the full name of the former UFC champion.