It’s been a rough negotiation between Jon Jones and the UFC these past few months. Jones just announced that he is vacating the light heavyweight championship title.
Capping off one of the most controversial title reigns in MMA history, it looks like Jones will move up to Heavyweight based on comments following the recent Cormier/Miocic fight at UFC 252.
The JJT will follow this story as it develops.
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, 2020
The last I spoke with @UFC about my salary there was no negotiating. 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, 2020
In good faith I will be staying in the testing pool for probably the next half year or so. I’ll continue to lift weights and train all the different martial arts
— BONY (@JonnyBones) August 17, 2020
