Jones posted on X, saying he “was ready, willing and physically able to step in. I was willing to take substantially less than the Aspinall ask but they [UFC] wouldn’t budge one dollar over $15m. I felt like our fight was worth more.”

It was reported that Jones asked for $30 million to fight Aspinall, and he even declared he would fight Pereira for less. Still, he felt the UFC cutting the check by 50% was not enough. Apparently, the organization wasn’t eager to negotiate either.

Dana White has sent shots to Jones as well

Dana White has always said Jones is the greatest of all time, but he’s always been clear on one thing: they don’t have the best relationship. A couple of weeks ago, White was asked about Jones’ presence on the White House event and he said “Jon can barely run. Jon Jones retired because of his hips. He’s got arthritis in his hips.”

White rejected the idea of even negotiating with Jones, to which Jones said, “So all of this negotiating was complete bulls—, is that what you want me to agree to publicly? Man, how f—— painful. Laying in my bed, wrapping my head around this perception.”

Pereira will fight on UFC White House

While Jones’ efforts proved ineffective, Pereira will indeed move to heavyweight and fight Ciryl Gane for the interim Heavyweight title. Pereira is going for an unprecedented record of becoming champion in three different categories. This is the UFC White House card:

• Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje – Lightweight title
• Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane – Interim Heavyweight title
• Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi – Bantamweight fight
• Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler – Lightweight fight
• Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus – Middleweight fight
• Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia – Featherweight fight

Following UFC 318, Dana White, as per usual, approached the media during the post-fight press conference. In there, one of the trending topics in the MMA world, the UFC White House event was discussed. Among the subtopics, the UFC president was asked about the return of Jon Jones to the testing pool and the fact that the fighter said he wants to be on the card.

White, who has publicly said he considers Jones the greatest of all time, has also stated his relationship with Jones is complicated. This all came to a climax after the UFC tried to pin him against top contender Tom Aspinall for months, only for Jones to stall the matter and then retire.

Now, when asked about the possibility of Jones headlining the White House, Dana was clear on his thoughts. “I can’t risk putting Jones in big positions, in a big spot, and have something go wrong… especially the White House card.” After years of dealing with an extremely talented, yet complicated athlete, it seems like White is ready to sacrifice a household name in order to have a smooth buildup to the biggest event in MMA history.

White is promising the best, biggest card of all time

White is no stranger to deliver big promises. However, he fulfills those big claims most of the time. Whether it was UFC 300, the Sphere or Fight Island, he is determined to make history in a consistent basis. White said the White House event will be the biggest and baddest card the UFC will ever assemble.

This means you can expect huge names from the early prelims to the main event. Most of UFC’s big stars have already raised their hands volunteering for the event. However, the shaping of the event is intriguing. In the end, there is only one American champion in the promotion right now, Kayla Harrison.

The UFC has big projects in the near future

Of course, the White House will be the main focus of the UFC until the event is settled. However, there are plenty of other intriguing plans in store for MMA’s biggest promotion.

Having Ilia Topuria has opened the way to have a stadium event in Spain. Also, Dana White has stated his desire to go to Africa and keep stomping barriers in the sport. The UFC is a juggernaut and it will keep growing as long as White stays as president.

Jon Jones, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, has made it clear that he expects historic compensation for his upcoming fight. The fighter has stated his desire to be paid in such a way that the financial outcome outweighs the significance of the actual match result.

This stance has ignited intense debate regarding Jones’ market value and his place in MMA history. Amid the growing speculation, controversial boxer Jake Paul has inserted himself into the conversation, proposing a significant financial offer for Jones.

What Is Jake Paul’s Proposal for Jon Jones?

Jake Paul took to “X” (formerly Twitter) to suggest that Jones should receive a $50 million guarantee, in addition to a percentage of the pay-per-view (PPV) revenue above a certain threshold.

“Did my math. Understand their hope to have Jon Jones lose so they can create the next man. So…” Paul wrote. “Bones should be getting a $50M guarantee for that fight. And $10 for every PPV buy above 600K.”

According to Paul, this offer is more than fair given the significance of the fight and the potential impact it would have on Jones’ career. “If they offer that to Jon, it’s fair. He should take it,” said Paul on his social media.

Dana White’s Vision for the Fight

Dana White, president of the UFC, has confirmed that the fight between Jones and Aspinall is a priority for the company and that it will take place in 2025. The challenge, however, will be to reach a deal with Jones that meets his compensation demands.

“100 percent [it’s a priority],” White spoke about the plans to make the Jones vs. Aspinall fight happen in 2025. “I think it’s probably the biggest fight in heavyweight history, and it’s a massive fight in the history of the company, too. It’s a big fight.”

Jones vs. Aspinall: A High-Risk Fight

The fight between Jones and Aspinall has the potential to be one of the most important in UFC history. However, contract negotiations could put the fight at risk. MMA fans hope that both parties can reach an agreement, and that this highly anticipated showdown will take place as planned.

The UFC will have probably the event of the year. It’s going to be a card full of thrilling matchups. The women’s flyweight title bout of the reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko against the Mexican Alexa Grasso will be just one of them.

Brady has been rumored to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders. The connection was supposedly made by UFC president Dana White, so it makes sense he will be there. Here is what the seven-time Super Bowl champion said.

What did Tom Brady say about Jon Jones?

The future Hall of Famer shared a video on Instagram choosing his favorite. This heaviwhight title fight will have Jones and Gane as the stars, but he directed his message to one of the best fighters in the history.

“I wanted to say welcome back to the main stage. It’s great to see the GOAT doing what he does best and doing what he’s meant to do. So I thought seven titles was a lot — You doubled it, man. I know tonight’s not gonna be easy, Ciryl Gane’s standing on the other side of that Octagon. He’s a bad man. It’s gonna be an incredible fight. Dana knows how to put on a great show as always, and I wouldn’t miss this one for the world. I’m gonna be there watching. Good luck to both of you guys tonight, and Jon, congrats on an amazing career of greatness. Let’s f… go!”.

For our ranking we considered differentfactors, includingthe fighters’ competition, accomplishments, and how good they really were in their prime. Those with titles in multiple divisions and morefightsunder their belts also have the upper handon this list.

Some fighters on the list may be wellpast their primebut we are mostly focused on the skill, wins, and competitionwhen they were at their best. Let’s go ahead and take a look at the top 25 greatest MMA fighters of all time!

25. Valentina Shevchenko

It’s safe to say Valentina Shevchenkoisthegreatestfemale striker in the history of MMA. Shevchenko has a long history of winning world championships in Muay Thai as she has won 8 gold medals and one silver while representing both Kyrgyzstan and Peru.

Shevchenko hasdefeated the likes of Holly Holm, Julianna Pena, and Jessica Eye. Sheis intimidating and arguably the best female striker the MMA has ever seen. Unlike other fighters, she prefers to counter attack rathern than go for an aggresive style. When attacking, Shevchenkoloves to usetwo-punch combinations.

24. Antonio Nogueira

Antonio Nogueira or “Big Nog” is one of the fewfighters to be the Pride Heavyweight Fighting Champion and the Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC).Nogueira had some of the best grappling skills the division has ever seen and he took down some big names like Dan Henderson, Tim Sylvia, and Fabricio Werdum.

Nogueira came to the UFC from Pride and still managed to win a title which is very impressive. Big Nog retired with a record of 46 total fights, 34 wins, and 21 of those wins by submission which is no surprise to anybody because of how good his grappling skills were.Nogueira got inducted into the UFC’s Hall of Fame in July2016.

Though he capitalized on his jiu-jitsu skills to make the difference, Nogueirahas strengthened himselfwith different variations of submissions to beat his opponents. Besides, he also proved to be capable of taking hits without giving up.

23. Max Holloway

Max Holloway made a strong case to be part of this privileged list after putting on a show on countless occasions. One of the best strikers in MMA history, he took down some big-name opponents throughout his career.

Jose Aldo, Charles Oliveira, AnthonyPettis, Brian Ortega, and Frankie Edgar have all lost at least once to Holloway. Besides, he became the first American to win the UFC featherweight championship.

His striking skills earned him the nickname”Blessed,” as he forged a reputation for being a ruthless fighter for his opponent. Additionally, his ability as a finisher has also drawn a lot of praise.

22. Robbie Lawler

“Ruthless” Robbie Lawler is one of the most aggressive fighters we have seen. Definitely of the most entertaining fighters to watch on this list Lawler really knew how to put on a show and is the only fighter to have won three “Fight of the Year” awards in a row.

Lawler had some tough fights against the likes of Carlos Condit and Rory McDonaldand his run as champion was excellent. Ruthless really is the perfect nickname for the fighter, whoseknockout power made him an intimidating opponent. He stood out for his explosive hits and strikingpower.

21. Matt Hughes

Matt Hugheshad some of the best techniques to knock his opponentsand wrestle them into inevitable defeat. Hughes would get his opponents to the ground and it was almost a won fight by then because his ground game was at another level.Matt Hughes also has excellent submission skills and good power behind his punches which made him a man to fear.

Hughes has wins over some top level opponents like Sean Sherk, BJ Penn, and the one and only Georges St-Pierre.Hughes retired with a record of 54 total fights, 45 wins, and 9 losses. He had some next-level ground skills and unmatched sominance in the ring.

20. Eddie Alvarez

Eddie Alvarez won world championships in both the UFC and the Bellator MM, which is why he made the cut. Achampion in both welterweight and lightweight divisions, Alvarez proved that he can perform in multiple divisions. In the process, he delighted fans.

“The Underground King” took down high-profile opponents, including the likes of Anthony Pettis, Rafael dos Anjos, and Eduard Folayang. A two division champion,Eddie Alvarez always gave the fans an entertaining fight.

19. Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya has earned his spot on this list and can only go up from here as he is still active. He has already defeatedthe likes ofAnderson Silva, Kelvin Gastelum, Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker. So we mightbe in front of a generational talent.

Dubbed the “Last Stylebender” for his style of fighting, Adesanya is considered one of the best strikers in theMM world. He has shown some serious skill from the very beginning, winninghis first 20 fights in a row!

18. Henry Cejudo

Henry Cejudo had a rough startto life in the UFC, having losthis first twobouts.However, in therematch againstDemetrious Johnson he proved his worth bypullingoffan upset. After that fight began one of the most incredible runs ever seen.

Cejudo is a two division champion winning in both flyweight and bantamweight while also being the only person to win a UFC title and an Olympic gold medal.He retired with a record of 18 total fights, 16 wins, and 2 losses, his very first two fights.

17. Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey made a successful transition from judo to mixed martial arts, getting off to a 12-0 start to her career in the octagon. Before that, she wona bronze medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Rousey loved totrash talk, but she backed it up with great results,winningabantamweight belt.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame for her contribution to promote women’s UFC, Rousey’s rose to famelet her try her luck in WWE and even in the big screen, as she made an appearance in the Fast and Furious franchise.

16. Randy Couture

Randy Couture is one of the few MMA fighters to become a champion in two different weight classes. Aformer three-time UFC heavyweight champion and two-time light heavyweight champion,Couture’s primed lasted longer than that of other fighters on this list.

“The Natural” has competed in a record 16 title fights, pulling off memorable wins overthe likes of Chuck Liddell andTito Ortiz.On top of that, Couture defied Father Time by reclaiming the UFC heavyweight title in his 40s. His experience in wrestling gave him a trademark fighting style, being a master in takedowns and in dominating top positions.

15. Chuck Liddell

The old school will always rememberChuck Liddell, once the most dominating light heavyweight in the league. “The Iceman”had vicious hands and knew how to takepunches. He had memorable fights and even tookdown some of the biggest names like Vitor Belfort, Tito Ortiz, and Randy Couture.

Liddell retired with a record of 30 fights, 21 wins, and 9 losses. Back in the day, he was acrowd favorite as his aggressive styledelivered the most entertainingbouts we’veever seen. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July 2009.

14. Dan Henderson

Dan Hendersonhad absolutelyepic fights at Pride. Remembered for hisamazing striking power, Henderson’s knockouttoMichael Bispinbecame an instant classic. He built his success withgood grappling skills, a monstrous overhand right, and an iron chin that came in handy againsthis tougher opponents.

Hendo was a Pride Welterweight Champion, Pride middleweight Champion, and strikeforce light heavyweight Champion. Some of his biggest victories came against the likes ofVitor Belfort, Big Nog, Mauricio Rua, and Fedor Emelianenko. Though the UFC titlewas elusive to him, Henderson still had aremarkable career.

13. B.J. Penn

B.J. Pennmay have gone through a rough patch in UFC, butin his prime, he was an absolute machine – especially in the lightweight division. After all,he was a UFC champion in both lightweight and welterweight.Even though he doesn’t have the most impressive record,there is no denying that Penn had raw talent and went through four divisions.

“The Prodigy” had32 fights, with 16 wins, 14 losses, and 2 draws. Throughout his career, Penn beatMatt Hughes, Jens Pulver, and Diego Sanchez, among others.Penn’s matt work and grappling skills wereunmatched. Additionally, he’s one of the fastest people ever to receive a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu.

12. Dominick Cruz

Dominick Cruzis the only person who was able to defeat Demetrious Johnson in his prime. Cruz had fantastic movements thatno one could guessand a signature fighting style. If injuries hadn’t caught up to him, he would be even higher up on this list.

“The Dominator”managed to overcome the likes ofTJ Dillashaw, Demetrious Johnson, and Brian Bowles.He retired with a record of23 wins and 3 losses. Besides his impressive record, Cruz brought a new style of fighting to the UFC, withunprecedentedfootwork.

11. Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormierfound success in both light heavyweight and heavyweight. We’re talking about the second fighter in UFChistory to defendtitles in two different weight classesand was the first to ever do it in two divisions.

Cormier retired with a record of 26 fights, 22 wins, 3 losses, and oneno contest, winninga world championship in every promotionhe fought in. Someof his notable winscameagainst the likes of Josh Barnett, Alexander Gustafsson, and Dan Henderson.He truly dominated almost every opponent he came up against with explosive punches.

10. Stipe Miocic

Stipe Miocicwasa two-time UFC heavyweight championwith next level boxing ability and advanced wrestling techniques. In 24fights, he recorded 20 wins- 15 by knockout -and 4losses. He took some heavy losses but then turned it around and went on to buildone of the best streaks the UFC has ever seen.

He has taken out some of the biggest namesin UFC history, includingFabricio Werdum, Alistair Overeem,and Daniel Cormier,until he lost toFrancis Ngannou.

9. Amanda Nunes

Amanda Nunes is the first woman to become a two-division champion (Bantamweight and Featherweight) and the third fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two different weight classes along with Conor McGregor and Daniel Cormier.Nunes is widely considered the best female MMA fighter of all time and she can back that up with her results.

Nunes is the only fighter in the UFC to defend two titles while actively holding them. She has some very notable wins against some of the top female fighters of all time like Valentina Shevchenko, Holly Holm, Cristiane Justino, and Ronda Rousey.Her knockout power is alsooutstanding and most of her wins have been by knockout.

8. Jose Aldo

A former three-time UFC featherweight champion, Jose Aldobecame the first ever UFC featherweight champion after the WEC/UFC merger.He remained undefeated for over a decade, being one of the most dominant featherweights of all time. But Aldo’s quick loss against McGregor makes some fans forget just how good hereally was.

Aldo was a monster in his WEC days. In 38 bouts,he put up 31wins with just 7 losses, beatingbig names like Cub Swanson, Mike Brown, and Urijah Faber.Aldo is considered by many as the greatest featherweight in MMA history. HisMuay Thai techniques, leg kicks and defensive wrestling made Aldo stand out from his peers.

7. Conor McGregor

Conor McGregormight be a social media and trash-talking icon. But besides all the showy stuff, no one can’t deny thatMcGregor is a top fighter.In fact, his left hand is one of the bestthe sport has ever witnessed. There’s a reason he’s the highest-paid MMA fighter of all time.

McGregor made headlines by knocking outJose Aldoin13 seconds, making it the fastest UFC title fight in history.He alsotook down the likes ofMax Holloway, Chad Mendes, Nate Diaz, and Eddie Alvarez. The first fighter to defend UFC titles in two different weight classes, McGregor’s skills not only included boxingtechniques and a powerful left hand, but also playing mind gameswith his opponents.

6. Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson is the one of the bestflyweight championsthe UFC has everhad.Ever since he claimed the throne, he grabbed it with both hands. If you don’t take our word for it, the fact that he’s tied for the most consecutive title defenses at 11 speaks by itself. In addition, he alsoproduced the most takedowns in UFC flyweight history.

The “Mighty Mouse” beat the likes ofHenry Cejudo, Miguel Torres, and Joseph Benavidez.In 36 bouts,Johnson had 31wins, 4losses, and one draw. It’sfair to wonder ifsomeone will ever come close to what he meantat the flyweight division.

5. Fedor Emelianenko

Fedor Emelianenko never fought in the UFC likemostof thefighters on this list. But that doesn’t take away the fact that he is an absolute machine and has one of the most impressive undefeated streaks(28 consecutive wins).He is often called the best heavyweight fighter ever. His marqueepowerful punches andhead movement to defendwerecrucial for a track record of success.

“The Last Emperor”picked upnotable wins against great opponentssuch asMark Hunt, Mirko Filipovic, and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.He has a record of 47fights, with 40wins, 6 losses, and 1 no contest. Many consider him the best of all time and his record may be a strong argument for that.

4. Anderson Silva

Back in the day, Anderson Silva would absolutely destroyhis opponents. He holds the record for the longest titledefense in the UFC at 2,457 days.In that period, he also recorded 16 consecutive wins.Silva is without any question one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.

“The Spider” retired with an MMA record of34 wins, 11 losses, and 1 no contest. He pulled offwins against somethe likes ofVitor Belfort, Rich Franklin, and Dan Henderson.Silva had one of the best counter attacking games ever seen in the sport and his fights were alwaysmouth-watering for fans.

3. Jon Jones

Jon “Bones” Jonesset arecord for being the youngest UFC champion at 23 years old. Aformer two-time UFC light heavyweight champion, he also boasts themost title defenses, longest winning streak, most submission victories, and most wins in that division.

Jones has a record of26 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no contest. Buthis only losswasa controversial disqualification against Matt Hamill.Shogun Rua, Lyoto Machida, Vitor Belfort, and Daniel Cormier were just some of his victims.

2. Georges St-Pierre

Georges St-Pierre has the most insaneall around skills of any MMA fighter ever. He won UFC championships in both welterweight and middleweight divisions and is considered by many as the greatest fighter in the history of MMA.

St-Pierretook downthe likes ofMatt Hughes, Nick Diaz, Carlos Condit, and BJ Pennto cement his status among the greatest of all times. He was also ranked as the #1 welterweight in the world for many years before retiring in 2013with a record of 28 fights, 26 wins, and 2 losses.

1. Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedovwasthe longest reigning UFC lightweight division champion. Hissuperb grapplingmade the edge inmany fights,making a strong case to consider himasthe best fighterin MMA history.Not onlydid he win all his fights, he alsodidit in dominating fashion.

“The Eagle” retired with a perfect record of 29 total fights and 29 wins, something unheard of in MMA. Throughout his extremely successful career, Nurmagomedov beat the likes ofMichael Johnson, Rafael Dos Anjos, and Conor McGregor.