Jon Jones has mentioned that the UFC was not prepared to pay him a dime greater than $15M to combat Alex Pereira on the White Home.
After being denied a spot on the UFC Freedom 250 bout checklist, Jones had claimed that he was lowballed and due to this fact determined to not be a part of the White Home card. He additionally requested the promotion to launch him in the event that they suppose he’s achieved.
Though the final time the American fighter didn’t give exact details concerning the lowball supply that he declined, earlier in the present day on X, he revealed that he was going to fight “Poatan” on June 14, however the promotion wasn’t prepared to pay him something greater than $15 million.
“[I] was prepared, prepared, and bodily in a position to step in. I used to be prepared to take considerably lower than the Aspinall ask, however they wouldn’t budge one greenback over $15m. I felt like our combat was value extra.”
Try Jon Jones‘ feedback beneath:
Beforehand, in 2025, when Jones was the undisputed heavyweight champ, he was reportedly provided $30 million to combat the then-interim champ, Tom Aspinall. Nonetheless, “Bones” declined the supply and selected to vacate and retire, after which he hasn’t been within the good books of UFC CEO Dana White.
White has mentioned that Jones is retired because of extreme hip arthritis and was by no means going to combat on the White Home. Nonetheless, “Bones” and Joe Rogan have now revealed that the previous obtained stem cell therapy for his hip and was on the point of begin coaching, however was lowballed ultimately.
Tom Aspinall says Jon Jones was by no means fearful of him
Jon Jones by no means wished to combat Tom Aspinall, stalled the latter’s s profession, and even turned down $30 million to combat the Brit, as talked about earlier than.
Nonetheless, Aspinall nonetheless believes Jones was by no means fearful of him and simply wished the ‘proper monetary quantity’ to combat him. Throughout a latest interview with Grace Impartial, he mentioned:
“I don’t suppose he’s [Jon Jones] fearful of anyone. I feel he wished the appropriate monetary [amount]. However he did get provided $30 million. That’s some huge cash.”
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Tom Aspinall has not too long ago proven help for Jones after the lowball declare and opined that stars like “Bones” and Conor McGregor need to be paid essentially the most by the UFC, it doesn’t matter what.
