UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is aware that his career is approaching its twilight, which fuels his motivation to engage in monumental fights.
Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) successfully defended his heavyweight title at UFC 309 by defeating Stipe Miocic with a Round 3 TKO. With only a couple of fights left on his horizon, he views a confrontation with light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira as more financially rewarding than a showdown with interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.
“Money is a motivator,” Jones conveyed on Alex Gonzalez’s YouTube channel. “I think most people would be lying if they said they weren’t influenced by money. However, my journey with the UFC has also been driven by passion. I genuinely love what I do. I truly love making money and leaving my mark in the history books as someone who will endure through the UFC record books. It all holds significant meaning for me.”
Jones shared an insight that his boss, Dana White, once imparted to him. “Dana told me years ago, ‘Jon, don’t worry about money; it will never be a problem for you. Money will always find its way to you,’” Jones recalled. “It’s interesting how the less I think about wealth, the more it finds its way to me. I feel grateful as it continuously lands in my hands.”
Jones recently shared behind-the-scenes footage on Instagram of his involvement as a Navy Seal in the upcoming movie “Edo’s Crossing.” He has expressed a desire to delve deeper into acting in the future.
“Within the next five years, I aim to win another fight,” Jones said. “Perhaps even two more fights to maximize earning potential in the UFC. I wish to transition into an acting career. Acting has always interested me, and I believe I perform well on camera through small commercials and similar projects.”
“Every time I’m on set, people often remark, ‘Bro, it’s hard to believe you are a fighter. You carry yourself just like any professional actor.’ That’s my five-year goal. In ten years, I aspire to be simply the best dad I can be.”
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