The contract with Nike was worth "over six figures." Jones also has to complete 40 hours of community service. The fight between Jones and Cormier will take place Jan. 3 at UFC 182. LAS VEGAS ...

However, it was in 2012 when Jones became the face of MMA when he signed a global sponsorship deal with Nike, becoming the first MMA athlete ever to be sponsored by the sports apparel giant. ‘Bones’ ...

It's no secret that the sport of mixed martial arts is growing rapidly, just like it's no secret that the sport of boxing is on the steady decline. This might just be further proof of that.

Considered to be the GOAT of MMA by many, Jon Jones was once the face of global sports apparel brand Nike. Jones became the first UFC fighter to sign a sponsorship deal with Nike back in 2012.

Nike free trainer 5.0 (left) and Jon Jones (right) [Image Courtesy ... in 2012 when he became the first UFC fighter to sign a sponsorship deal with global sports apparel giant Nike.

Jon Jones began competing in ... Jones partnered with Nike which had his signature added on his shoe line. He also had a sponsorship deal with Gatorade in the second phase of his career.

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones becomes the first mixed martial arts fighter to sign a global sponsorship deal with Nike. UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has become the first ...