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Jon Jones posts emotional tribute for late brother Arthur Jones, MMA Fraternity Shows Love!

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The Jones family, who are known for their on field and cage dominance, suffered a devastating loss this October when Arthur Jones III, the eldest brother of UFC legend Jon Jones, passed away at 39. A Super Bowl XLVII champion with the Baltimore Ravens, Arthur retired at 31 after a seven-year NFL career as a formidable defensive tackle, accumulating 104 tackles and 9.5 sacks.

Jon, the youngest at 38, holds two-division UFC titles and is regarded as one of, if not, the greatest ever inside the octagon. Arthur’s death on October 3 at his Pompey, N.Y., home, amid reports of a defibrillator alert, left the sporting world reeling, which promoted an outpouring of tributes to his gentle giant persona off the field.

Arthur Jones, a defensive lineman who spent his first four NFL seasons in Baltimore and won a Super Bowl with the Ravens, has died at the age of 39, his alma mater Syracuse announced.

Jones was the eldest of three brothers, including UFC star Jon Jones and former NFL player… pic.twitter.com/Ue4qW0SIOn
— ESPN (@espn) October 3, 2025

Jon Jones’ Heart-Breaking Video Tribute to Arthur Jones

Former UFC champ Jon Jones finally posted a long tribute on Instagram for his brother Arthur Jones III, who died at age 39 on October 3.

Jones shared a heart touching Instagram post on Wednesday accompanied by a nostalgic video of the siblings bonding. Jones penned a 200-word eulogy titled “In Loving Memory of Arthur W. Jones III.”

“He was not just a Super Bowl champion but a father, spouse, son, brother, everyone’s best friend. A gentle giant whose kindness and generosity knew no bounds,” Jones wrote, stating Arthur’s passion for duck hunting, fishing, ATV rides that “brought pure joy, warmth, and laughter.” Jones added further, “his legacy inspires me every day… King Arthur will truly be missed… gone way too soon, but his spirit will live on… Rest easy, big bro, you deserve it, you did amazing.”

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MMA Fraternity Rallies: Tribute Floods In from Various UFC Stars

The UFC and MMA worlds enveloped Jones with a lot of positivity. UFC stars like Henry Cejudo, Merab Dvalishvili, Michael Page, Mackenzie Dern, Uriah Hall, Urijah Faber, Bruce Buffer, Israel Adesanya, Mackenzie Dern, all commented under Jones’ tribute to his late brother on Instagram.

Even UFC’s light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira, who defeated Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 reclaiming his strap via KO, pivoted to tribute. In the Octagon after the win, he asked for a venue-wide moment of silence after his win.

Arthur Jones will be truly be missed and Jon Jones’ tribute video said everything about the Jones’ family’s tight knit relationship.

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