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Jon Jones Shares First Public Tribute to Brother Arthur Jones

The UFC champion posted an Instagram eulogy celebrating Arthur's community impact.

Overview

  • Jones remembered Arthur as a "gentle giant" whose kindness and generosity "knew no bounds," noting his love of the outdoors and devotion to family and local charities.
  • He wrote that their father, Chandler, Arthur Jones IV, and the wider family will move forward by striving to be the best versions of themselves in Arthur's honor.
  • Prominent MMA figures offered condolences in response to the post, including Israel Adesanya, Henry Cejudo, Urijah Faber, Tony Ferguson, and actor Chuck Norris.
  • Before the tribute, Jones had stayed largely offline after the Oct. 3 death, only acknowledging Alex Pereira’s moment of silence at UFC 320 and sharing funeral details.
  • Arthur Jones won Super Bowl XLVII with the Ravens, recorded a sack and a fumble recovery in that game, later played for the Colts and Commanders, and retired in 2017; no official cause of death has been disclosed.