UFC CEO Dana White fact-checked Joe Rogan.
Recently, the long-time color commentator claimed that undisputed heavyweight champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones wanted a massive $30 million payday to step inside the Octagon with interim titleholder Tom Aspinall later this year. After the news made headlines, practically everyone, including Daniel Cormier, chimed in on whether or not Jones could pull such a massive number for the quote-unquote biggest heavyweight fight in UFC history.
As it turns out, the answer is probably a resounding no.
During an episode of his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, the former Fear Factor host confirmed that Jones’ $30 million asking price was nothing more than a rumor.
“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,” Rogan said. “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. … We did that podcast two weeks ago; I don’t remember who told me that.”
Joe Rogan Thinks Jon Jones Deserves Time to Weigh His Options
According to Rogan, Jon Jones is weighing all of his options, including retirement.
Instead of trying to perpetuate the rumors, Rogan suggested that everyone stand back and give the undisputed GOAT time to decide what his next move will be without any added pressure.
“Apparently Jon is thinking about retiring,” Rogan said. “… He should think about it. Give the man all the time he wants. He can fight whenever he wants to fight. That’s Jon Jones – he’s the GOAT. So leave him alone. If he decides one day to come back and he comes back and he wants to fight Tom Aspinall for the heavyweight title … The question is, how long are you allowed to hold onto that title before they start having that conversation?”
Watch the full episode below:
