UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones does not sound like a happy man. What began as two fighters collaborating over social media, to make a fight that could earn both fighters fighters – and the UFC – a substantial amount of money, has deteriorated into a hostile back and forth between Jones and UFC president Dana White. Twice over the past week, Jones has requested his release from the promotion.
In mid-May, Jones and former UFC heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou seemed to agree on a “big money fight.” But almost as soon as the idea was announced, Jones had moved on from the potential matchup.