Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones has a message to fans who complain that he’s not active.<\/p>\n
‘Bones’ has been out of the cage since his controversial decision victory over Dominick Reyes<\/a> at UFC 247 in February 2020. Jones first vacated his light-heavyweight strap due to a pay dispute with Dana White. The New Mexico native reportedly wanted to be paid as much as former boxing champion, Deontay Wilder.<\/p>\n It seems the issues between the two got figured out last year. The former light-heavyweight titleholder seemed intent on moving up in weight. For the past year, Jones has been vocal about his effort to cultivate mass for the heavyweight move.<\/p>\n To this point, the 35-year-old still hasn’t fought, despite declaring his move to heavyweight a while ago. However, it seems that we’re inching closer to seeing Jones compete again. The UFC reportedly wanted the former champion to fight Stipe Miocic this summer.<\/p>\n However, due to issues with the latter, the fight didn’t happen. Reports previously stated that the fight between the two is targeted for September<\/a>. However, a meeting between Jones and Miocic is far from set in stone.<\/p>\n Due to Jon Jones not competing for some time, many fans have bashed him on social media<\/a>. Now, the 35-year-old has hit back at those criticisms. Jones noted that he’s been ready<\/a> to go, but Miocic has held the fight up.<\/p>\n Jon Jones also stated that a fight with Francis Ngannou may be on the table. ‘The Predator’ has been out of action since suffering a knee injury in January.<\/p>\n The biggest complaint I hear from fight fans these days are \u201cdude is taking too long, he\u2019s never going to fight\u201d sounds like people are becoming impatient, it\u2019s a great problem to have.<\/p>\n — BONY (@JonnyBones) August 5, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n