UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Interim champion Tom Aspinall will soon meet in a fight anticipated as per reports. This is one of the biggest potential fights in the UFC heavyweight division. The fight has been stuck for a long time since Jones wasn’t interested to fight the English man. Dana White has confirmed that the big fight will happen, but MMA personalities have mentioned “Bones” asking for big pay check.
As we anticipate the big fight, the MMA community continues to discuss financial demands, negotiations going on behind closed doors. varying opinions from key UFC personalities like Joe Rogan, Dana White, and Colby Covington.
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Joe Rogan’s Initial Revelation and Retraction
Joe Rogan, commentator for UFC and podcast host, drew attention to some news he broke in saying Jon Jones was reportedly requesting $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall. This caused people to wonder whether or not, he would actually ask for this amount, especially with a potential for revenue generation from a huge heavyweight fight. Rogan also suggested a fight of that magnitude would certainly generate large pay-per-view sales, and potentially justify the purse amount.
Later, however, Rogan walked back his comment about discussing a direct claim with UFC President Dana White, who was disputing the alleged demand. White allegedly said Jones had not made that demand and was questioned the $30 million number. So, this created some uncertainty for fans and analysts about any real number, if there was even a number yet.
Colby Covington Weighs In
Always unafraid to stir up controversy, UFC welterweight Colby Covington represented his thoughts on the situation. Covington speculated that Jones’ asks could be higher than the original estimates by Rogan and could be in the $40 or $50 million range.
Covington pointed out the absurdity of even suggesting Jones could ever demand that kind of money. He explained that even if Jones at one time had “drawing power,” it was absolutely not financially prudent to think that kind of payout would happen under the current UFC payment structure.
More specifically, “Chaos” suggested that some of the price requests could be a tactic by Jon Jones to avoid fighting Tom Aspinall. He suggested Jones might be pricing himself out of the fight on purpose. He spun a story of avoidance – signaling that Jones does not want to take a risk to his legacy against a dangerous and rising fighter like Aspinall.
Dana White’s Optimism Amid Uncertainty
As speculation swirls, UFC President Dana White has stayed cautiously hopeful regarding the fight. He has not provided specific numbers or any finality, but has repeatedly said the fight will happen. Most recently, White said it is “done but it’s not done,” adding that there is “a lot of work to be done.”
White stressed that the delay is in the logistics and legal issues, not in the fighters’ interest. “It’s only a matter of getting it signed and done now,” he said, indicating both Jones and Aspinall are agreeable in principle. Now fans are just waiting on the final green light.
Targeting a Summer 2025 Showdown
Dana White has stated that the plan is to set Jon Jones against Tom Aspinall at a big event sometime in the summer of 2025. This falls in line with other updates which have seen White promise fans we would see the two heavyweights fight sometime in the year…and while there is no date, White has consistently given MMA fans optimism.
High Stakes and Legacy on the Line
The ramifications of this fight go far beyond the monetary exchanges and fittings, etc. For Jon Jones, regarded by many to be the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, this fight provides him the opportunity to not only defend his heavyweight title, but also solidify his legacy in a second weight category.
For Tom Aspinall, the interim champion, who possesses a fantastic skill set and a burgeoning fan base, this is a making moment for him, as he attempts to dethrone a legend and represent the new era of the heavyweight division. The implications are huge for both fighters, which makes this not just a title fight, but a career-defining fight, and one for fans all over the globe are eagerly anticipating.
Currently, the matchup between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall is closer to happening, though is still in the final stages of negotiation. There have been different media reports or rumors surrounding Jones’s financial ask, with Joe Rogan stating it was $30 million, and Colby Covington stating it was $50 million. More interesting, but unconfirmed, it is Dana White’s encouragement that this is possible and has an optimistic outlook for the fight to take place in a potential summer 2025 window for the eventual contest.
The MMA media world waits in anticipation on this heavyweight contest until there is a signed contract and or an official announcement of the fight formally being booked.
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