Jon Jones is rumored to demand $30 million to step into the octagon towards interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. The potential showdown, which UFC President Dana White has confirmed as the subsequent step for the heavyweight division, is being touted because the “biggest heavyweight fight in UFC history.”
Jon Jones Desires $30 Million
‘Bones’ Jon Jones just lately returned to motion at UFC 309 to defeat Stipe Miocic by way of TKO to defend his heavyweight crown. The US-born athlete has acknowledged that he doesn’t really feel obligated to battle once more until the UFC meets his monetary calls for.
Joe Rogan
Talking on his podcast, UFC commentator Joe Rogan revealed the rumored determine, calling it “f*** you money.” Jones has made it clear that he would solely take the battle if he feels the compensation is definitely worth the danger, saying, “If I give [Aspinall] the opportunity to fight me, I want to be well compensated. Otherwise, my life is perfect. I don’t need him, but he needs me.” Apparently, the quantity Jones is asking for is a whopping $30 million in accordance with Rogan.
UFC Heavyweight Championship
The battle has been extremely anticipated since Aspinall claimed the interim heavyweight title in 2023 with a surprising first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich. Aspinall additional solidified his place as a prime contender by defending his title towards Curtis Blaydes. Regardless of his respect for Jones’ legacy, Aspinall believes he sees “openings” in Jones’ sport, although he admits, “Whether I can do it or not, I don’t know.”
Tom Aspinall
Including to the drama, Jon Jones has publicly expressed his dislike for Aspinall, calling him an “a**hole” in interviews and in the course of the UFC 309 post-fight press convention. The strain between the 2 fighters solely heightens fan curiosity within the matchup, which is predicted to unify the heavyweight titles and draw important pay-per-view income.
Negotiations for the battle could also be difficult given ‘Bones’ Jones’ steep asking worth. The battle’s large scale has already sparked hypothesis a few potential collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season occasions, identified for internet hosting high-profile fight sports activities matches. With Dana White guaranteeing the battle for 2025, followers eagerly await what may very well be one of the monumental bouts in UFC historical past.
