Jon Jones splits from longtime management team April 27, 2021 Former UFC light heavyweight champion and top ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Jon Jones, has split with his longtime management team at First Round Management. First Round Management announced on Monday that the company and Jones have parted ways via social media. “After an 11 year journey as @JonnyBones management team, First Round Management and Bones have amicably decided to part ways. We are proud of him and the work we’ve done. We wish him the best going forward,” the statement read. Shortly after First Round Management made the announcement on Twitter, Jones confirmed the spit via his Instagram account, posting a photo of the firm’s Tweet and responding. “It’s been an absolutely amazing journey. Thank you so much for all the memories, and business ventures. Wishing the Kawa family and everyone over at first round management many blessings moving forward. Glad to be able to call you guys friends for life,”