UFC: ‘No Manager Should Get 20% Of Your Money,’ Jon Jones Says

UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones shares a lengthy statement regarding how a fighter should get paid in MMA.

Jones started his MMA career at an early age, he has been around for quite some time and it is just right that he share some advice to the young fighters in the sport.

Almost all Jon Jones fight card in the UFC has generated a good amount of money for all entities involved. With that fact written across Jones’ name, there is no better fighter to receive an advice from than “Bones” Jones himself, MMA Fighting noted.

On his instagram post, Jones clearly stated how much fighters should be paid and also how to avoid being abused by managers in the fight business. The champ was very specific with his thoughts and even emphasized that no manager should ever get 20% of a fighter’s money.

“In every sport the generations that come before teach the one on the way up the game. Fighting it’s a bit different because we are individuals in this business, but it shouldn’t stop us from reaching back to light the way. I started this thing young and had some great people help me along the way, plus having 2 brothers in the league helped me see a whole different side of things. I want to help those making their way through and I’ll start with this: No manager should ever be getting 20% of your money,” Jones said.

“I hear about and see too many young fighters getting stuck in bad deals. Real talk a manager should make 10%, maybe 15 if they are really getting it done for you, but never should you be paying a manager more than you pay Uncle Sam. NEVER,” Jones continued.

The 31-year-old champ also touched the subject of fighter endorsements and provided a good example that new fighters can use as a guide in dealing with brands and contracts.

“If all your manager does is sit in while you sign contracts then start looking for another. If they want 15% let that come on the endorsements they get you because THAT is where their focus should always be. Growing your brand,” Jones pointed.

In the end, Jones is grateful for what God has given him and said it is his job to give some back.

“The game has given me a lot and it’s my job to give back to it. I haven’t always had the easiest navigation but good people helped me along the way. Just trying to pay some of that Back is all. God Bless,” Jones added.