Jon Jones Continues Taking Shots at Dana White, UFC on Twitter
Jon Jones continued his attacks on the UFC and its president, Dana White, on Monday, The UFC light heavyweight champion went on a long Twitter rant during which he blasted the organization's failure to pay him what he believes is an adequate amount of money. This is just the latest in a line of ugly public feuds fighters have been having with the UFC.
Jones is arguably the greatest MMA fighter in history and is certainly the best the UFC has ever produced. His career record of 26-1 with one no-contest is stellar, especially when you consider his one loss came because he used an illegal elbow strike in a fight he was dominating.
Last week, Jones called White a "f***ing liar" and Monday's tirade had the same feel.
Jones' entire rant can be seen below. It includes some interesting responses to people who replied to him:
Everything was good until I asked for a piece of the pie.. ufc totally comfortable with me taking concussions for over a decade but asking for generational wealth. Get the fuck out of here.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
Do you not listen to Dana? Almost every interview he mentions how the UFC are breaking new records and are at an all-time high. Dana mentioned I want Wilder money, meanwhile over the entirety of my career I haven’t even made a quarter of that. https://t.co/Vtrf2UsNd1
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
When I was in my prime, the Ufc‘s way of not paying me was telling me I wasn’t a star. Had me grateful for a new car meanwhile making tens of millions without my knowing.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
Impressed a young kid with a Bentley to fight Lyoto Machida while they collected millions
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
Jones claimed the organization had low-balled him for years before he wised up:
I’m not even asking for backpay for ripping me off throughout my entire 20s. Just wanted to be treated fair moving forward
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
He also told young fighters to get paid now before it's too late:
Advice while you Young fighters, if you’re hot right now. Get paid. As much as the Ufc is building your brand, you are building their’s. If you think your biggest paydays will come after being with the company for a while. You are wrong.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
I fought mega fight after mega fight throughout my early 20s for under 2million a fight. Who knows what I’m actually owed, makes me feel like a fool even thinking about it
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
He said he's not fighting to get money from the past, but wants to be compensated for his value now:
Like I said I’m not even fighting for what happened in the past. I just would like to know they would be willing to at least play ball moving forward. The way the beginning of our heavyweight negotiations was going sent nothing but red flags. https://t.co/x7SLv9G6rG
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
He responded to more fans questioning him:
Just to be treated fair man. For all of us fighters to finally start getting a higher percentage. No one’s asking to break the bank, just show your athletes you don’t think we are all idiots. https://t.co/0Pgi8B1NmN
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
Since joining the Ufc? Millions! I may not be a megastar but I’ve been bringing in new fans for over a decade. https://t.co/chdHYHD3tZ
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
The UFC has never made me fulfill more than five fights on a contract. I signed my current deal three fights ago. That isn’t a new deal https://t.co/PBEinFz3An
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
He also acknowledged his very public missteps from the past:
Oh trust me I’m enjoying the vacation, I’ve been suspended quite a few times. This is nothing new for me. It just sucks Dana is being so stubborn and greedy. It’s ultimately hurting the fans https://t.co/Ki6FexXQCi
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
You’re absolutely right, I have made some bad choices while growing up in the public eye. But honestly I feel like that whole conversation it’s just a bit of a distraction. It’s not justifying https://t.co/HsmQQXF08d
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020
And he finished by saying if his decision to sit out and speak up helps other fighters, then he's done his job:
If me sitting from fighting somehow helps some fighters in the future get taken care of better, well I did my job. You’re welcome
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) June 8, 2020