Jon Jones opens up and reflects on his motivations for entering the octagon

Jon Jones in victory in UFC 309. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India

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although it has asked for a good sum to face Tom Aspinall in your next fight, Jon Jones says his motivation as a fighter is not just money. The heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), considered by many to be the greatest fighter in history, said that his true passion for the sport and the desire to make history are what most drive him to step into the octagon.

During an interview with YouTube channel Alex G Was Here, Jones explained that while money is a motivation for many people, he also plays in the UFC out of passion. The champion said that he loves what he does and values ​​the fact that he is writing his name in UFC history, immortalizing himself in the sport.

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“I think most people would be lying if they said they weren’t motivated by money. But also, I’ve been doing this job in the UFC for the love of it. I really love what I do. I really love making money. I really love writing my name in the history books and being a guy that can live on through the UFC record books forever. That all means a lot to me. But another thing: Dana White, my boss, told me a long time ago, ‘Jon, money will never be your problem, because I never want you to worry about money. It will never be your problem. It will always come to you for the rest of your life.’ And it seems like the less I think about money, the more it comes to me. It starts to fall into my lap these days, and I’m grateful for that,” Jones said.

At 37, Jon Jones has a record of 28 wins, one loss and one no-contest fight. Bones made history as the biggest name in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) before moving up a division and winning the heavyweight title.