Mason Jones, the rising UFC lightweight known as "The Dragon," is still waiting on a promised $100,000 bonus months after what many called a Fight of the Year contender at UFC London.

Back in March, Jones stepped into the Octagon against fellow European talent Axel Sola, who was making just his second appearance in the promotion. For 15 minutes, the two lightweights traded leather in an entertaining scrap that had fans on their feet. When the dust settled, Jones walked away with a unanimous decision victory—his third straight win since returning to the UFC.

But here's where the story takes a frustrating turn. Earlier this year, the UFC doubled its post-fight bonuses from $50,000 to a whopping $100,000—a massive boost for fighters grinding to make their mark. Yet months after his London showcase, Jones is still waiting for that cash to hit his account.

Taking to social media to vent, Jones posted: "These anti-money laundering checks are really making me wish I was laundering money. Probably be easier to explain than my deposit hasn't been paid by UFC yet."

When one fan jokingly replied, "Just be patient, UFC are struggling to make money these days," Jones played along: "Hard times all around. I'm gonna start selling feet pics soon. Like fingers they're very weird toes. $20 you can see."

It's worth noting that the new bonus structure also includes a separate $25,000 reward for finishes. However, if a fighter earns both a finish and a post-fight bonus in the same night, they only receive the higher amount—not both combined. For Jones, this clause didn't matter anyway, as he won by decision rather than submission or knockout.

For a fighter who's clawed his way back to relevance in the lightweight division, that $100,000 bonus isn't just about the money—it's recognition for putting on a show that fans won't soon forget. As Jones waits, he's keeping his sense of humor intact, but the message is clear: the UFC needs to pay up.