Jon Jones has reacted to Francis Ngannou sensationally becoming the new UFC heavyweight champion following his stunning victory.
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And Jones, who is expected to face 'The Predator' next, sent a message to Dana White and Co on Twitter.
He tweeted: "Show me the money."
Show me the money
- BONY (@JonnyBones) March 28, 2021
What's more, during the UFC 260 post-fight press conference, White issued a warning to the former UFC light-heavyweight champion.
"If I'm Jon Jones and I'm home watching this [Miocic-Ngannou] fight, I start moving to 185," he said.
'Bones' swiftly replied, tweeting: "Go to 185? I didn't gain all this weight for no reason," accompanied with a laughing face emoji.
Go to 185? I didn't gain all this weight for no reason :joy:
- BONY (@JonnyBones) March 28, 2021
He then posted a series of tweets.
If anyone is wondering if I really want to fight, the answer is yes. I also really want to get paid.
- BONY (@JonnyBones) March 28, 2021
I quit the light heavyweight division, literally gained a massive amount of weight. And now people are saying I'm afraid? Everyone but me claiming that I'm afraid. All I asked was to get paid.
- BONY (@JonnyBones) March 28, 2021
why does a fighter have to be afraid the second he mentions he wants to get paid his worth. What an insult.
- BONY (@JonnyBones) March 28, 2021
Conor McGregor wants big money, it's expected. Jon Jones wants money, now he's scare.
- BONY (@JonnyBones) March 28, 2021
People wonder why I gave up my belt at age 33
- BONY (@JonnyBones) March 28, 2021
I've been working my butt off, gained all this weight. Have never lost a fight before. Now all of a sudden I am scared. What bullshit
- BONY (@JonnyBones) March 28, 2021
White added: "If he really wants the [Ngannou] fight, Jon Jones knows he can get the fight.
"All he's got to do is call and do it... Francis Ngannou is the heavyweight champion of the world right now, all he's got to do is pick up the phone and we can get the deal done."
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Topics: Jon Jones, UFC News, Fight News, UFC, Francis Ngannou, Dana White
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