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Ahead of his return to action next weekend in the headliner of UFC 309, heavyweight kingpin, Jon Jones has once more hit out at fans on social media — this time poking fun at a critic of his, claiming his “muscles” have made him “millions” of dollars during his combat sports career in response to questions over his lifting prowess.

Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion and a current heavyweight gold holder, is slated to snap a year-plus hiatus from the Octagon later this month, headlining UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in his native New York in a title offing against the returning former two-time champion, Stipe Miocic.

Most recently competing back in March of last year, Rochester native, Jones would turn in a dominant opening round win over former interim champion, Ciryl Gane in the pair’s vacant heavyweight title affair to win the title in his return to the Octagon for the first time since the beginning of 2020.

And just over a week out from his title affair against Ohio veteran, Miocic, former pound-for-pound number one, Jones replied to a user on his official Instagram account who seemingly mocked his bench press effort — claiming he had made a significant sum of money during his decorated combat sports career through his physique.

Jon Jones pokes fun at critics on social media

“How many millions has (sic) your muscles made you, just curious?” Jon Jones posted in the comments section of his post on Instagram.

Earlier this week, Jones’ status as a top pound-for-pound fighter on the UFC’s books was once more called into question, particularly amid his lengthy time spent away from combat sports.

“My thing is [if] Jon Jones was active then maybe I would have a different opinion,” Javier Mendez told Red Corner MMA during a recent interview. When was the last time Jon Jones fought? He fought [in] what 2021 (sic)? How can you be pound-for-pound if you haven’t fought? You have to fight, you have to be active. You can’t continue to say you’re the P4P king. Do I think he’s one of the greatest fighters? Absolutely.”

Former undisputed UFC middleweight kingpin, Sean Strickland has been labelled as “toxic” as fans within the mixed martial arts community by Chinese contender, Song Yadong — after the former launched a xenophobic rant aimed at his countrymen earlier this summer.

Strickland, a former undisputed middleweight champion under the banner of the UFC, most recently featured back in June in a co-main event clash with former title challenger, Paulo Costa — landing a split decision win in New Jersey.

And at the beginning of the year, Sean Strickland, who has staked his claim for a title rematch with the incumbent, Dricus du Plessis, dropped a highly controversial split judging loss to the South African in the pair’s championship pairing in Canada.

Yet to receive booking for his next Octagon walk as du Plessis welcomed the chance to take on the unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev following his impressive submission win over common-foe, Robert Whittaker last month at UFC 308, Strickland raised eyebrows and hit the headlines earlier in the summer amid a xenophobic rant aimed at Chinese natives.

“Chinamen are the worst,” Sean Strickland said. “They’re animals. Barbaric, filthy, the worst kind of tourists. Japanese and Korean people are the best. I went to Japan in particular and it was a great experience because there were so many nice people there. There are good Asians and bad Asians.”

Song Yadong hits out at xenophobic comments from Sean Strickland

Reacting to Strickland’s comments this week, bantamweight contender, Yadong claimed the former champion was no different than “toxic” fans within the mixed martial arts community.

“Last time, I saw your interview with Sean and I heard him say a lot of negativity about Chinese people,” Song Yadong told Helen Yee. “However, I don’t think he’s been to China before, yet believes Chinese people are a certain way. Since he’s talking this way, he’s no different than toxic fans. I believe this is discrimination towards Chinese people. I really respect him as a fighter, but what he’s saying is not good.”

“Yes! If he’s willing to, I can show him around China because there’s good and bad in every country. He’s probably only seen the bad side then talks about it online. Next time, if there’s an opportunity, I’ll show him around China to see all the nice things and great people there.”

Still hoping to remain on the UFC 310 card at the end of the annum, unbeaten welterweight contender, Shavkat Rakhmonov has laughed off a potential future challenge from former training partner, Ian Garry — as he eyes an interim clash with Kamaru Usman in December.

Rakhmonov, the current number four ranked welterweight challenger, has been sidelined since last year, most recently improving to 18-0 with a rear-naked choke submission win against former two-time championship chaser, Stephen Thompson.

And scheduled to headline UFC 310 at the end of the year, Uzbekistan native, Rakhmonov saw a matchup with the undisputed champion, Belal Muhammad fall to the wayside last week, with the Illinois native withdrawing from the matchup citing a bone infection in his foot.

Shavkat Rakhmonov unsure of future fight with Ian Garry

Welcoming the chance to remain on the UFC 310 card by the end of the year, Rakhmonov is also open to taking on former pound-for-pound number one, Usman for an interim title.

“Yeah, right now negotiations are going on [to keep him at UFC 310],” Shavkat Rakhmonov’s manager told Ariel Helwani. “I don’t know if they’re talking to someone else [but] I’m sure they offered Kamaru (Usman), too.”

Furthermore, as far as a pairing with the undefeated, Garry is concerned — who has been booked to feature next month in a UFC Fight Night Tampa main event with Joaquin Buckley, Rakhmonov is not so sure.

“To be honest, I don’t care.” Shavkat Rakhmonov said of Ian Garry’s recent comments. “I am ready if it’s going to be him after he wins his next fight. If it is, it could be good for both of us, we can do it. He can try and take my zero, but I know the same thing is going to happen, that’s happened in the training. I’m just going to keep it the same way, and I’m pretty confident that I could beat him.”