Jon Jones’ Negotiations Hurdle Exposed in Hard Hitting Reminder on Forcing Dana White’s Hand

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This week, fight fans were surprised when UFC heavyweight Jon Jones made a significant change in his plans. Initially, ‘Bones’ had expressed no interest in facing interim champion Tom Aspinall, preferring to challenge the 205lbs kingpin Alex Pereira. However, Jones’ stance recently shifted when he announced, “So right now, the UFC and I, we’re in negotiations.” What could be the reason behind this change?

Of course, UFC president Dana White’s involvement, who quickly made it clear after UFC 309 this month that if ‘Bones’ wanted to fight again, it would be against Aspinall. White stated, “If Jon Jones wants to fight again after Saturday night, he will fight Tom Aspinall.” Under pressure, Jon Jones responded with a defiant “f*ck you money” request, pushing the negotiations forward.

Amid these ongoing talks, fighter-turned-analyst Chael Sonnen weighed in on his YouTube channel, criticizing Jones’s sneaky efforts. Sonnen pointed out that Jones had already renegotiated his contract after moving up to heavyweight in 2023 to face Ciryl Gane .

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“The renegotiation happened. Now, since the renegotiation,” ‘The Bad Guy’ reminded champion, “you got thrown a fish called Ciryl Gane, and then you had a fight against a 40-plus-year-old man in Stipe. That’s just the truth—that’s what happened. And now you want to sit down and renegotiate? We just did that.”

However, Sonnen pointed out that Jon Jones’ willingness to take on bigger risks inside the octagon reflects his confidence. He emphasized that it’s a challenging request, especially in light of Jones’ recent contract discussions with the UFC. Meanwhile, Dana White seemed displeased with ‘Bones’ recent callouts and statements. This tension was further highlighted by Chael Sonnen’s co-host, Daniel Cormier , who recently discussed the relationship between Jon Jones and White on his podcast.

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Daniel Cormier highlights the air of uneasiness between White and Jones

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