Joe Rogan recently pointed out that Jon Jones has asked for a $30 million paycheck to fight Tom Aspinall. In addition, he also mentioned that the UFC would be more likely to grant him the wish. Unfortunately, it was later revealed that the news was not true and there was no concrete evidence about the $30 million.
In fact, things went so far that the UFC Head Honcho, Dana White himself, called Rogan and clarified that rumors were fake. Trying to clean up the mess fast, the UFC color commentator immediately addressed the situation.
“I had heard a rumor that Jon Jones wanted $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall. And I did hear that rumor. And I did hear that the UFC said yes… But that’s not true. Dana contacted me and said that rumor is bullsh*t. So I felt obligated to tell everybody that was a fake rumor,” said Rogan.
🚨| Joe Rogan has publicly retracted his comments suggesting Jon Jones has asked the UFC for $30 million dollars to fight Tom Aspinall.
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) January 9, 2025
“It is not true, Dana contacted me and said that rumor is bulls***.”
Rogan now claims that Jones is more likely to retire than fight… pic.twitter.com/ao5YPFK6cZ
As of now, there has been no indication from Jones that he will be fighting the UFC interim champion. However, Dana White has expressed his interest in making the fight official. Meanwhile, the statement had the UFC realm flocking to the comment section.
Fans Get Sarcastic As ‘Ducking’ Claims Resurface
Fans quickly came in to express their frustration at the match not getting official for a long time now. One fan stated, “Biggest fight to make in modern UFC history and we probably wont get it.”
Biggest fight to make in modern UFC history and we probably wont get it 💔
— Elonov 🇦🇺 (@ElonovMMA) January 9, 2025
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Another fan said, “$30 million is bullshit… it’s $29.9 mil”
"$30 million is bullshit… it's $29.9 mil" pic.twitter.com/LRxeLrfurl
— Brax Moore (@brax_moore_more) January 9, 2025
A third fan commented, “Dana told Joe to say this so ppl don’t get the impression they can hold titles hostage for tens of millions. Jon vs aspinall is happening.”
Dana told Joe to say this so ppl don’t get the impression they can hold titles hostage for tens of millions
— P (@DKD2421) January 9, 2025
Jon vs aspinall is happening
This user raised concerns about fighter pay. The comment read, “Fighter pay is cooked if even Jon Jones can’t get 30 million for what might be his farewell fight.”
Fighter pay is cooked if even Jon Jones can't get 30 million for what might be his farewell fight
— BJJotter (@JiujitsuOtter) January 9, 2025
An user brought back the ‘ducking’ allegations. The comment read, “Jones ain’t beating the Duck allegations.”
Jones ain't beating the Duck allegations 😭 pic.twitter.com/9KTgzW1Gey
— RedWolf🐺 (@RedWolfMMA) January 9, 2025
This fan opined, “Translation: Dana would never pay $30 million and Jones wants at least 30 million to fight.”
Translation: Dana would never pay $30 million and Jones wants at least 30 million to fight
— X (@fau1in) January 9, 2025
Lastly, a fan stated, “Well that’s a rather dramatic turn of events.”
Well that’s a rather dramatic turn of events
— Kyle (@bulliedb170) January 9, 2025
Thus, with confusion rising further, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the UFC heavyweight division further.
Also Read: Daniel Cormier Skeptical About UFC Paying Jon Jones $30 Million For Tom Aspinall Fight
