Jon Jones recently revealed that he was looking for money for his unsuccessful booking against Alex Pereira at the UFC White House card.
Last month, the UFC finally revealed the long-awaited lineup for its historic June event that will take place on the White House lawn. However, mixed martial arts fans were disappointed that one of the sports industry's greatest fighters, Jon Jones, was taken off the card.
Prior to the announcement, rumors swirled that the company was in talks with "Bones" about a fight with former two-division champion Pereira. Jones also confirmed this. Nevertheless, both sides were unable to reach an agreement.
In the weeks since, UFC CEO Dana White has tried to downplay the actual negotiations. Jones has become frustrated with his boss's refusal and even requests to be released from his contract. Reports revealed that the former two-division champion's asking price was a deal breaker. On Saturday, Jones added more details about the failed talks.
Jon Jones wanted just over $15 million for UFC White House return
"I was ready, willing and physically able to take the step. I was willing to take much less than [Tom] Aspinall asks, but they won't take a dollar over $15 million," Jones wrote in an X post. "I felt like our fight was worth more."
Over $15 million is certainly a big number for the typical earnings of UFC stars. However, if a fighter and card were worth the price, Jones and the UFC White House event would seem to be worth the splurge on him. Furthermore, it looks bad for White when he is reportedly paying boxer Conor Benn such a sum for just one fight in Zuffa Boxing.
The UFC is reportedly spending around $60 million on the event, called UFC Freedom Fight 260, to be held in June.
