Jon Jones has revealed that he was actively negotiating with the UFC to compete on the upcoming White House card, but talks ultimately broke down over financial terms.
The former heavyweight champion responded to a fan on social media regarding a potential matchup with Alex Pereira on the historic June 14 event in Washington D.C.
According to Jones, he was fully prepared to step in – but the UFC’s offer didn’t meet his expectations:
Was ready, willing and physically able to step in.
I was willing to take substantially less than the Aspinall ask but they wouldn’t budge one dollar over $15 million.I felt like our fight was worth more.
Jones’ comments suggest a significant gap between what he believes the fight was worth and what the promotion was willing to pay.
Previously, reports indicated that Jones had been offered around $30 million for a heavyweight title unification bout against Tom Aspinall – an offer he declined before briefly stepping away from the sport.
In contrast, the proposed White House appearance came with a notably lower figure, which appears to have been the sticking point in negotiations.
As with most UFC contracts, exact financial details remain unconfirmed, as the promotion does not publicly disclose fighter pay.
was ready, willing and physically able to step in. I was willing to take substantially less than the Aspinall ask but they wouldn’t budge one dollar over $15m. I felt like our fight was worth more. https://t.co/u9ISd2bD07
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) March 21, 2026
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