Jon Jones makes huge purse demand to UFC for Francis Ngannou fight

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Jon Jones has demanded $30million to challenge UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, according to president Dana White. Jones has not fought since February last year when he outpointed by Dominick Reyes before giving up his light-heavyweight title.

He has been preparing for a move up to heavyweight where Ngannou reigns following his KO win over Stipe Miocic last month. But Jones looks set to price himself out of the fight with White instead planning to hold a rematch between Ngannou and Dereck Lewis. “He’s [Jones] talking he wants $30 million guaranteed," White told Bill Simmons. "These guys all share in the pay-per-view...