Dwight Jones
American mixed martial arts fighter
1987 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American mixed martial arts fighter
Born
July 19, 1987
Age
~39 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
Thai boxer, mixed martial arts fighter, amateur wrestler
United StatesBorn in Rochester
1987
Born in Rochester (1987-07-19)
Present
Age ~39
About
Jonathan Dwight Jones is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed from 2008 to 2024. He competed in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, the UFC Heavyweight Champion from 2023 to 2025, and the interim UFC Light Heavyweight Champion in 2016. He is the eighth UFC fighter to win titles in two different weight classes and the fourth to defend titles in two different divisions. Jones is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time.
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Who is Dwight Jones?+
Jonathan Dwight Jones is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed from 2008 to 2024. He competed in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, the UFC Heavyweight Champi
What does the name Dwight mean?+
The name Dwight means "A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.". It is of English origin.
When was Dwight Jones born?+
Dwight Jones was born on July 19, 1987.
Name Meaning
A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.
The name Dwight is of English origin, meaning "A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Dwight — July 19, 1987
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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