After Joe Rogan’s $30M Payday Revelation, Tom Aspinall Divides Fans With Crucial Jon Jones Fight Update

Jon Jones is basking in his glory as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. ‘Bones’ had even declared that he would not retire from the sport and would try to ascend new mountains. His next desired peak?—to fight 205lbs god-king, Alex Pereira. But hold on! Before that, he might have to cross the turbulent waters by fighting the real #1 contender and interim king Tom Aspinall. The Englishman has been looking for his deserved shot while Jones has stuck to a simple demand- “f–k you money”

And recently, this amounted to in the neighborhood of $30 million as claimed by Joe Rogan. Now that Dana White has vouched for the fight and has given his “100 percent” approval, the UFC is scrambling to make this matchup happen. Amid this scuffle, Aspinall has come to terms with the fight. Moreover, he even gave insights about his training routine for the biggest challenge of his career.

According to a recent post by Verdict MMA, Tom Aspinall is already in full training mode, preparing for what could be a major fight. He shared his thoughts, stating, “I am just training now waiting to hear from Jones. We should find out what’s going on in the next few weeks.”

In his latest update, the Englishman confirmed that he has approved the fight, showing his eagerness to face off with the consensus MMA GOAT. However, the big question remains—what about Jon Jones? As of now, there’s no official word from Jones, leaving fans eagerly awaiting any updates.

Meanwhile, the fans have made their voices heard, offering their verdicts on the potential matchup. Let’s see what the community has to offer!

MMA fandom weighs in on a potential Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall clash

Tom Aspinall is patiently waiting for a response from Team Jon Jones as he continues his intense training. Meanwhile, fans have come forward with a variety of theories about the potential matchup. One follower humorously commented, “Aspinall praying to God that he [Jones] retires so he can have an easy way to the title,” while another added, “Aspinall praying Jones retires so he can fight someone with balls instead of waiting on a juicehead.”

An alleged boxing fan speculated that Jones is seeking “Deontay Wilder money” and “fu– you money” for this fight, saying, “Summary: Jones is gonna outbid himself (intentionally) and retire.” On the other hand, some fans defended Jones, pointing out his legendary status. One wrote, “Jones deserves whatever money he wants. He’s earned it,” while another fan responded, “You deserve money if you make money. He isn’t a draw.”

The debate continued, with one follower commenting, “He doesn’t want the money, he wants an excuse,” while another added, “Exactly the same as the Francis situation.” There was even some mockery of Jones’ extended hiatus, with one fan saying, “I heard Jon’s gonna be ready in two years… So keep waiting for him.”

Aspinall has certainly made a name for himself with his devastating knockout power. Out of his 15 MMA wins, 14 have been first-round finishes, showcasing his ability to end fights early. While Jones brings an incredible skill set and impressive resume to the table, Aspinall might still present a significant challenge.

Jones’ coach, Brandon Gibson, recently shared his thoughts with From The Stands, acknowledging that Aspinall, like any fighter, has his weaknesses that Jones can exploit. “There’s still plenty of habits, tendencies, and repetitive motions to identify, develop a game plan and strategy on, and capitalize on. That’s what we do, and we’re pretty good at it too,” Gibson said.

But the question remains—will Jon Jones accept the fight? Fans are eager to find out. What do you think? Will Jones take the challenge? Share your thoughts in the comments below!