After a hiatus, fans finally witnessed Jon Jones return to the octagon against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. While ‘Bones’ initially planned to retire following his victory over Miocic, he has now decided to extend his career for one more fight. Speculation is growing about a potential heavyweight title clash between Jones and Tom Aspinall. Adding to the buzz, UFC veteran Chael Sonnen has predicted that Jones will retire in 2025, with Aspinall as his final opponent.
Sonnen shared his bold prediction for 2025, stating with confidence that Jon Jones will retire that year. Sonnen claims that Jon Jones will face Tom Aspinall in a heavyweight bout, and he expects Jones to perform better than many critics predict. He expressed this prediction during a conversation with co-host Daniel Cormier on their show, “Good Guy/Bad Guy.”
“I’m actually very confident in the prediction and that is that Jon Jones retires. I will tell you that Jon Jones is going to fight Tom Aspinall. When that fight is done, win or lose, I do believe it will be Jon’s final appearance.” Sonnen said.
👀 Chael Sonnen predicts Jon Jones will retire in 2025, with Tom Aspinall as his final opponent.
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) January 2, 2025
“I’m actually very confident in the prediction and that is that Jon Jones retires. I will tell you that Jon Jones is going to fight Tom Aspinall…
When that fight is done, win or… pic.twitter.com/GLzvuWNmaI
The fight has yet to be officially confirmed, as UFC President Dana White is still working on finalizing the details. However, Jones has reportedly demanded a significant payout for the bout, indicating that the outcome, win or lose, may not hold much importance for him.
Jon Jones Explains His $100,000 Minimum to Step Out of the House
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones revealed his flourishing finances in a 46-minute video with YouTuber Alex G. While driving a $5 million Bugatti, Jones shared that his income now comes easily, earning $100,000 for simple tasks like attending parties or signing memorabilia, saying,
“It’s just falling in my hands these days, and I’m grateful for it. I’m making really good money, doing really, really silly things, you know – Show up to a party for half an hour for a hundred thousand dollars, sign a few items for a hundred thousand dollars. I barely leave my house for less than a hundred thousand dollars these days.”
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The heavyweight champion primarily earns through fights and sponsorships, but Jon Jones is aiming for one of the biggest paydays of his career in a potential future fight against Tom Aspinall, demanding a higher paycheck from the UFC. While the fight is yet to be confirmed, fans are eager to see what lies ahead for ‘Bones.’
