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Demetrious Johnson Backs Jon Jones' $30M Fight Demand

3/14/2025

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Demetrious Johnson passionately supports Jon Jones' $30 million demand for a fight against Tom Aspinall, arguing he deserves it. Following UFC 309, Dana White's efforts to secure a unification bout hit a snag, with Aspinall pointing fingers at Jones. Johnson condemned the UFC's hesitance to pay fighters fairly, especially after raking in over $1.4 billion last year.

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Demetrious Johnson passionately supports Jon Jones' $30 million demand for a fight against Tom Aspinall, arguing he deserves it. Following UFC 309, Dana White's efforts to secure a unification bout hit a snag, with Aspinall pointing fingers at Jones. Johnson condemned the UFC's hesitance to pay fighters fairly, especially after raking in over $1.4 billion last year.