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Jon Jones Threatens Retirement Without Pereira Fight; Willing to Drop Title, Demands 'F*** You Money'

Nov 17, 2024, 08:19 AM

UFC President Dana White has stated there is 'no f***ing way' he will make a fight between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira, citing that 'Jon's too big. Great wrestler.' After Jones's recent victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, White expressed reluctance to book Jones against Pereira, the light heavyweight champion, saying, 'I want Pereira to stay where he is and do what he does.' Despite White's stance, Jon Jones has made it clear he wants to fight Pereira next, even expressing willingness to drop his heavyweight title to do so. Jones stated that he might retire if the fight does not materialize, remarking, 'If that was my last fight ever, then I'm cool with that.' He indicated a lack of interest in fighting 'dangerous up-and-comers' like Tom Aspinall unless offered significant financial compensation, saying he wants 'f*** you money' for such a bout.