The potential heavyweight title unification bout between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall has captured the attention of MMA fans, with many eager to see the fight and willing to bet on its realization. However, reports indicate that Jon Jones, the reigning champion, has demanded a substantial “f**k you money” to face interim champion Tom Aspinall. Reports revealed Jones demanded a guaranteed $30 million purse to defend his title against Aspinall; rumors suggested that UFC President Dana White and his team were willing to meet this demand.
UFC commentator and close ally of Dana White, Joe Rogan, later dismissed these reports. Critics voiced opposition to Jon Jones’s demand, suggesting that he intentionally set such a high figure to prevent the UFC from agreeing, allowing him to avoid fighting Aspinall. This narrative gained traction when Jon Jones’ former roommate from Iowa College and UFC welterweight star Colby Covington claimed that Jones was “ducking” Aspinall.
Covington stated, “I don’t think Jon is fighting him. I think he’s going to duck him and go into retirement… he’s trying to ask for an unreasonable price. You can’t be asking for $40–$50 million when you don’t draw money to the company like that.” Despite the controversy, today Tom Aspinall weighed in on the rumored $30 million request during an appearance on the Ariel Helwani Show. Aspinall expressed his support, saying, “I agree with the notion that he deserves every penny that he makes. He has done everything.”
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