Jon Jones believes he’ll greater than doubtless battle within the UFC octagon in 2025.
Jones not too long ago defended the UFC heavyweight title efficiently with a lopsided TKO victory over former champ Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 earlier this month. “Bones” is hoping to get a giant pay bump to renew his profession as he’s eyeing a battle with mild heavyweight champ Alex Pereira — whereas the remainder of the MMA neighborhood needs to see Jones face interim champ Tom Aspinall in a unification bout.
However as of now, Jones, his workforce, within the UFC are in communication.
“So proper now, the UFC and I, we’re in negotiations,” Jones instructed The Schmo. “We’re in talks to see what occurs subsequent. I’m again within the gymnasium, I’m coaching, I really feel actually nice. The workforce’s help, they’re proper behind me, and we’ll simply be prepared for no matter alternative comes our means.
“There may be [a dollar amount in mind], however I’m not going to debate that publicly. We’ll simply have to attend and see. … I will likely be competing in 2025, greater than doubtless.”
Jones is 2-0 since making the transfer to the heavyweight division, which features a fast submission of Ciryl Gane to win the division’s title at UFC 285 in March 2023. After the heavyweight debut victory, Jones referred to as for Miocic, and after accidents, a battle cancellation, a rebooking, and practically two years on the sideline, Jones says beating the 42-year-old Miocic has a distinct significance within the aftermath.
“It’s been superior,” Jones stated. “One thing feels completely different about this win. I really feel like the entire world’s actually enthusiastic about it. The UFC has elevated it to a good greater place, and I really feel on the proper place on the proper time. I’m grateful for all of it.”
