Jon Jones Surrenders UFC Light Heavyweight Title, Will Only Return as a Heavyweight if He's Paid More

data-mm-id=”_n2kskmi8a”>Jon Jones announced he has relinquished the UFC light heavyweight title and is stepping away from mixed martial arts. At least for now. Jones went on to say the UFC refuses to renegotiate his salary, so he won't be fighting anymore. Perhaps more importantly, he said if he comes back, he will return as a heavyweight. Here's the Twitter thread where he announced he was stepping away:Just got off the phone with @Ufc, today I confirm that I’m vacating the light heavyweight championship. It’s officially up for grabs. It’s been an amazing journey, sincere thank you to all my competition, Ufc and most importantly you fans.— BONY (@JonnyBones) August 17, 2020The last I spoke with @UFC about my salary there was no negotiating. If that ever changes, i’…