Jon Jones continues verbal assault on UFC hierarchy over pay issues

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones once again lashed out at promotion and continuing feud regarding his ‘payday’ with some lethal tweets. Last week, Jon Jones claimed that he asked for a raise in his payment to step up against Francis Nganu in a heavyweight contest, which UFC officials flat out declined. Jon Jones took to social media to vent his frustration at UFC ministrators and Dana White. Twitter rant took a serious turn when Jon Jones threatened to relinquish his title and quit promotion if y refuse to pay him appropriate amount. It appears Jon Jones is still unhappy with UFC as he took a dig at Dana White and UFC officials once again this week.

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UFC news: Jon Jones slams UFC officials and Dana White once again

Jon Jones took to Twitter once and slammed UFC officials in same tone he used last week. However, this week, Jon Jones shed light on his negotiations with UFC. UFC veteran said that when he was in his prime, UFC did t pay him amount he deserved even though he was a star. Jones furr accused UFC of making millions from his fight against Lyoto Machida and revealed that he earned a meagre amount from event.

Jon Jones earlier stated that he wanted to face Francis Nganu by stepping in UFC heavyweight division. He n demanded a reported amount of $30 million for fight. While UFC President Dana White agreed to set up fight, he baulked at amount Jones was demanding. Dana White publicly stated that Jon Jones asked for an “absurd amount" which UFC cant afford to offer, given current situation. Jones' frustrations ultimately boiled over when took to Twitter to declare that he was quitting promotion and vacating his title.

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Apart from Jon Jones, Jorge Masvidal has also accused Dana White of “lying” to fans. BMF titleholder was also one of UFC stars who threatened to quit promotion, in what has been a difficult week for UFC President Dana White. White was dealt ar blow when Cor McGregor suddenly anunced his retirement when UFC officials were basking in success of UFC 250 in Las Vegas.

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