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 following step for the heavyweight division, is being touted because the “greatest heavyweight battle in UFC historical past.”
Jon Jones Needs $30 Million
‘Bones’ Jon Jones 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 said that he doesn’t really feel obligated to battle once more except 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 cash.” Jones has made it clear that he would solely take the battle if he feels the compensation is well worth the danger, saying, “If I give [Aspinall] the chance to battle me, I wish to be effectively compensated. In any other case, my life is ideal. I don’t want him, however he wants me.” Apparently, the quantity Jones is asking for is a whopping $30 million based on Rogan.
UFC Heavyweight Championship
The battle has been extremely anticipated since Aspinall claimed the interim heavyweight title in 2023 with a shocking first-round knockout of Sergei Pavlovich. Aspinall additional solidified his place as a high contender by defending his title towards Curtis Blaydes. Regardless of his respect for Jones’ legacy, Aspinall believes he sees “openings” in Jones’ recreation, although he admits, “Whether or not 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**gap” in interviews and through the UFC 309 post-fight press convention. The stress between the 2 fighters solely heightens fan curiosity within the matchup, which is anticipated 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 huge 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 might be one of the monumental bouts in UFC historical past.
