Jon Jones Wants Massive UFC Paycheck Before 2025 Octagon Return

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is keeping fans on edge with his latest update about his fighting future. Fresh off his dominant title defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, Jones isn’t slowing down—but he’s making it clear that his return will come with a hefty price tag.

Speaking to The Schmo, Jones confirmed ongoing negotiations with the UFC as he looks ahead to 2025. “Right now, the UFC and I, we’re in negotiations,” Jones revealed. “We’re in talks to see what happens next. I’m back in the gym. I’m training. I feel really great. The team supports me and they’re behind me. We’ll just be ready for whatever opportunity comes our way.”

Jones has his sights set on UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, but he’s also open to taking on interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall—for the right price. “I asked the UFC for ‘f*ck you’ money,” Jones said. While he didn’t disclose the exact figure, he hinted that fans should expect to see him in the octagon next year. “Yes, I will be competing in 2025, more than likely,” Jones teased.

Aspinall, fresh off a first-round TKO win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, is eager to unify the heavyweight belts. With both fighters in talks with the UFC, the stage is set for a potential blockbuster showdown.

The only question now is whether the UFC will meet Jones’ demands for the “f*ck you” money he’s asking for. Will we see Jones and Aspinall face off, or will Alex Pereira step into the picture?