Published 15:15 IST, May 30th 2020

UFC champion Jon Jones threatens to quit promotion if not paid "right" by Dane White

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has slammed Dana White for "lying" to the fans and has threatened to quit the promotion if not paid "right".

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UFC President Dana White and lightweight champion Jon Jones have seemingly ignited a feud between mselves after Jones’ recent accusations over Dana White of manipulating fans. heavyweight fantasy fight between Francis Nganu and Jon Jones, which could have possibly been one of biggest fights of UFC history, has w turned into a hideous ‘beef’ between UFC President and one of most dominant superstars of promotion after falling-off from fruition.

Jon Jones’ recent allegations have compelled Dana White to clarify himself and state that light heavyweight champion demanded a similar amount to which boxing icon Deontay Wilder earned in his last fight and White did t want to settle it with. However, Jon Jones has fired back at UFC President and has offered to quit promotion if t paid “right”.

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UFC: Jon Jones threatens to quit UFC if t paid right

Jon Jones newly posted a number of tweets and have once again fired at Dana White by calling him a “liar”. This time, Jon Jones took an even brutal dig and advised UFC President to release ir text messs to public. According to unbeaten light heavyweight champion, he did t demand same amount as Deontay Wilder. Although Dana White said that Jon Jones charged something around $30 million for heavyweight contest against Francis Nganu, Jones totally disagreed with statement.

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Jon Jones took to Twitter and revealed that he was ready to settle it down for even $15 million before threatening to quit promotion. Jon Jones furr wrote that re are several or MMA promotions in world who would love to have him in ir radar and expressed his interest in quitting UFC if t paid right. undisputed light heavyweight champion has already received support from various MMA fighters including former UFC champion Cris Cyborg. Brazilian came in support of Jon Jones and wrote, “Kw Your Worth Champ!”

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UFC: Jon Jones next fight

Jon Jones is expected to defend his title against Jan Blachowicz next. However, on-going tussle between him and UFC President Dana White might put a halt on his upcoming battle. Jon Jones has already offered to leave promotion if he feels necessary.

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15:15 IST, May 30th 2020