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Jon Anik recently answered a question regarding the fan-made petition to strip Jon Jones of the UFC heavyweight title. Anik said he is hopeful to see Jones fight Tom Aspinall in December in Las Vegas.
Although CEO Dana White assured the fight is going to happen, the promotion hasn't booked Jones' title unification fight with Aspinall yet. This led fans to create an online petition to strip 'Bones' of the heavyweight title, which received over 100,000 signatures.
During the pre-fight press conference for UFC 316, Anik was asked for his opinion on the petition. In response, he said:
"So, I think a fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall is bigger and they are both champions... I'm hopeful that they are going to fight in December in Las Vegas. I have no inside information, but I don't know that Jon Jones really gives a rip if they strip him of the heavyweight championship. He's still going to fight Tom, hopefully, and it's still going to be a bag."
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Alexander Volkov reflects on UFC's decision not to strip Jon Jones of the heavyweight title
Jon Jones has had a sole defense since winning the UFC heavyweight title back in March 2023. While the heavyweight division has been dormant, the promotion has not yet decided to strip Jones of his title, a move that many have called for.
In a recent interview with Red Corner MMA, No. 3 ranked UFC heavyweight fighter Alexander Volkov shared his thoughts on this situation, saying:
"Well, if we consider this a pure sport, probably yes, but the UFC is a show business first of all. Jon Jones generates a lot of money for the organization. From a financial standpoint, he's good for business. Even with his current status, he brings attention. Therefore, in terms of show business, he's done, and is still doing much more for the UFC than any of us."
He added:
"Therefore, his value as a champion should be calculated not just in terms of the sport but also in terms of his media presence. So, if the UFC keeps him [as champion], that means it's good business for them. It's not us who makes decisions. It's up to the bosses of our organization, and if they think this way, then it makes sense for them financially."
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