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Kylie Jenner's first billionaire Forbes cover was later revised down to $700M.
Did you know?
Kylie Jenner's first billionaire Forbes cover was later revised down to $700M.
Jon Jones has dominated the UFC's light heavyweight division for over a decade, yet his $12 million net worth is shockingly low for someone many consider the greatest MMA fighter ever. While Conor McGregor made $180 million in a single year, Jones has earned that much across his entire 15-year career.
Where the Money Comes From
Estimated Total
$12M
Current Net Worth
$12M
What They Kept
100%
How Much Does Jon Jones Make?
$1.2M
Per Year
$100,000
Per Month
$23,077
Per Week
$3,288
Per Day
$136.99
Per Hour
$2.28
Per Minute
Estimated based on net worth of $12M over career span. Actual earnings vary by year.
Why $12M is below expected
Jones's relatively modest net worth reveals the harsh economics of pre-McGregor UFC, where even champions struggled to break into eight figures. His highest disclosed purse was $500,000 for beating Daniel Cormier in 2017, but with pay-per-view points, that fight likely netted him around $1.5 million total. Compare that to boxing's elite: Canelo Alvarez makes $40 million per fight, while Jones has never cracked $2 million for a single bout.
The numbers get more painful when you factor in Jones's lost prime years. His three suspensions for failed drug tests cost him an estimated $15-20 million in potential earnings, including a stripped title and cancelled superfights. The 2017 Daniel Cormier rematch was voided after Jones tested positive for turinabol, erasing what would have been his biggest payday. His legal troubles and suspensions also scared away major sponsors like Nike and Reebok during crucial earning years.
Unlike modern UFC stars who leverage social media and crossover appeal, Jones operates like an old-school athlete focused purely on competition. He's never pursued boxing matches, celebrity fights, or business ventures outside MMA. While smart with his money (he owns multiple properties in New Mexico), his conservative approach means he's left millions on the table that contemporaries like McGregor turned into hundred-million-dollar empires.
How Does Jones Compare?
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