“Everything was good until I asked for a piece of the pie,” said the 32-year-old Jones, who last fought in a unanimous decision title defence against Dominick Reyes in February. “UFC totally comfortable with me taking concussions for over a decade but asking for generational wealth. Get the f*** out of here.”

Responding to a user questioning whether it was the “best time” to negotiate contracts during an ongoing global pandemic, Jones retorted, “Do you not listen to Dana? Almost every interview he mentions how the UFC are breaking new records and are at an all-time high. Dana mentioned I want Wilder money, meanwhile over the entirety of my career I haven’t even made a quarter of that.”

Jones added that he was enjoying his time off since threats to relinquish his title and retire from the sport.

“Oh trust me I’m enjoying the vacation. I’ve been suspended quite a few times. This is nothing new for me. It just sucks Dana is being so stubborn and greedy. It’s ultimately hurting the fans,” he said.

Jones, who was the youngest champion in the promotion’s history, added that in his “prime” the UFC was paying him as if he “wasn’t a star”. “Had me grateful for a new car meanwhile making tens of millions without my knowing,” he said.

“Bones” holds a record 19 wins in the UFC light heavyweight division in his two stints as champion. In his first reign he beat the likes of Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans and Vitor Belfort.

“Advice [for] you young fighters, if you’re hot right now. Get paid. As much as the UFC is building your brand, you are building their’s. If you think your biggest paydays will come after being with the company for a while. You are wrong,” said Jones, whose second stint as light heavyweight champion included wins over Daniel Cormier, Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Santos.

“I know I’ve had some negative press over the years but this can’t be the only thing that UFC is using to justify under paying me for so long,” he continued.

“I’m not even asking for backpay for ripping me off throughout my entire 20s. Just wanted to be treated fair moving forward.”

“I just would like to know they would be willing to at least play ball moving forward. The way the beginning of out heavyweight negotiations was going sent nothing but red flags.

“[I believe I deserve] just to be treated fair man. For all us fighters to finally start getting a higher percentage. No one’s asking to break the bank, just show your athletes you don’t think we are all idiots.

Jones added that while he may not be a “megastar”, he has brought viewers to the sport during his time at the promotion. He also pushed back on White’s claims that he signed a new contract “months ago”.

“The UFC has never made me fulfil more than five fights on a contract. I signed my current deal three fights ago. That isn’t a new deal,” Jones said. “If me sitting from fighting somehow helps some fighters in the future get taken care of better, well I did my job. You’re welcome.”