J. Jones gives up UFC belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
Bomb! Jon Jones He is no longer UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg). On the night of this Monday (17), the North American announced that he gave up his reign in the category, which has been going back and forth since 2011. The fighter, who asked for financial growth, did not reach an agreement with Ultimate and abdicated the greatest reign of the organization.
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Through a series of Twitter posts, Jones revealed that he has not reached a financial agreement with the UFC. The fighter, however, left the possibility of an agreement open. But he said his eventual return would be in the heavyweight division.
“I just got off the phone with the UFC. Today I can announce that I am leaving the light heavyweight belt. It is officially available. It has been an incredible journey, My sincere thanks to all my opponents, UFC and most importantly, the fans”, wrote the fighter.
“The last time I talked to the UFC about my salary there was no negotiation. If that ever changes, I would love to come back and compete as a heavyweight again. Until then, I will enjoy the UFC as a fan and do my best to take care of my family and community”, concluded the now former champion.
Just got off the phone with @Ufc, today I confirm that I'm vacating the light heavyweight championship. It's officially up for grabs. It's been an amazing journey, sincere thank you to all my competition, UFC and most importantly you fans.
- BONY (@JonnyBones) August 17
The last I spoke with @UFC about my salary there was no negotiation. If that ever changes, I'd love to come back and compete again as a heavyweight. Until then, I'll be enjoying UFC has a fan and doing my best to take care of my family and community https://t.co/NoTTpRTMH0
- BONY (@JonnyBones) August 17
Update: Jones and UFC in negotiations for heavyweight fight
Just hours after Jones announced the end of negotiations, the fighter returned to Twitter to say that the organization had opened talks for a heavyweight fight.
I just had a very positive conversation with the UFC. Looks like we're going to have negotiations for my next heavyweight fight. Good news, the weight gain process is beginning.
Just had a really positive conversation with @Ufc. Sounds like there will be negotiations for my next fight at heavy weight. All good news, the weight gaining process begins.
- BONY (@JonnyBones) August 17
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