In remarks made over the weekend, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones addressed his future with the organization. However, for one of them to succeed, Jones or UFC president Dana White will need to make concessions.

Following his stunning TKO win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, Jones claims he is in negotiations with the organization to fight again in 2025. However, it appears like he will be returning to the octagon on his own terms rather than the company’s if he does so in 2025.

Jones told The Schmo, “At the moment, the UFC and I are in negotiations.” “We’re negotiating to find out what comes next. I’ve returned to the gym, am training, and am feeling fantastic. Support from the team: they’re right behind me, and we’ll be prepared for any opportunity that presents itself.

“I have a specific monetary sum in mind, but I won’t talk about it in public. We’ll simply have to wait and find out. I’m probably going to compete in 2025.

There is only one significant issue. According to reports, Jones wants to challenge UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in a superfight. However, White and the UFC are adamant that he face interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall to defend his title.

At the UFC 309 media day, Jones stated, “If I’m being totally honest, I feel like Tom’s been such an a-hat that I don’t want to do business with him.” “His admirers have been really bothersome. It goes without saying that being impacted by fans and other things doesn’t bring you this far in your profession. But he’s just an a-hole.”

“If Jon Jones wants to fight again after Saturday night, he will fight Tom Aspinall,” White subsequently stated to Jim Rome.