Jon Jones and fiancee relationship timeline from domestic violence incident to UFC 285

It’s been a long way back for Jon Jones, who hasn’t fought in over three years.

Though he hasn’t set foot in the octagon since 2020, Jones has spent time in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. His time away from competition was riddled with legal troubles and controversy, ending with his longtime partner leaving him.

Given his high profile as perhaps the UFC’s most recognizable name, Jones has garnered nearly as many headlines for his life outside the octagon over the years.

Before the former lightweight-heavyweight champion returns against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 on March 4, here’s a look back at the events leading up to his highly publicized split and fall.

Is Jon Jones Married?

Jones and Jessie Moses met in high school in New York and were in a relationship for almost 20 years. The two have three daughters together, but are not married.

Jones and Moses began dating in the early 2000s and became engaged in 2013.

In September 2021, Jones was arrested and charged with misdemeanor, domestic violence, and injuring or tampering with a vehicle. The incident happened the same night Jones was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

Jones was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence against Moses. A security guard at Caesars Palace noticed that Moses had a bloody lip and blood on her clothing. She later said in a statement that Jones got physical with her in front of her children. He was later released and did not appeal a charge of the offense of destroying property.

Immediately after the incident, Jones hit his head on a police officer’s car, leaving a “moderate dent” and some paint on the vehicle.

Jones posted a video of the two together afterwards, indicating that everything was fine.

Body cam footage of the incident was released in February 2022. In a now-deleted tweet, Jones stated that Moses left him shortly thereafter.

However, rumors are circulating about a possible reconciliation.

In an Instagram post earlier this week, Jones also thanked his “beautiful fiancé” while sharing a picture from his gym preparing for his return to UFC 285.

In an interview with Michael Bisping, Adam Catterall and Nick Beet, who spoke about how he viewed Ciryl Gane at the UFC 285 press conference, Jones hinted that she was in Las Vegas in support and front row, but did mention her not by name .

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Who is Jessie Moses?

Not much is known about the MMA fighter’s ex-partner and his three children. Every social media account she has is private.

When asked about his last time in Las Vegas at the UFC 285 pre-fight press conference, Jones declined an answer on the matter.