"Dana [White] contacted me" - Joe Rogan makes big announcement regarding Jon Jones' rumored $30 million pay demand

Joe Rogan has revealed that Dana White recently contacted him regarding the rumor Jon Jones was seeking $30 million to face Tom Aspinall.

On episode #2249 of the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) last week, the UFC commentator welcomed Yannis Pappas & Chris Distefano to the show. The trio discussed a host of topics during their three-hour chat, landing on the UFC and the landscape of the heavyweight division at one point.

Rogan revealed a rumor he'd heard that the MMA promotion was working to book Jones vs. Aspinall for later this year and were willing to meet a $30 million demand from th champion.

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Joe Rogan's comments went viral, leading many fans to believe it was true considering his status and position in the organization. During the latest episode of his podcast, however, Rogan confirmed that the rumor is false.

Speaking on episode #2253 of JRE with Theo Von, Rogan revealed he had been contacted by Dana White and been told the rumor is false:

"I had heard a rumor that Jon Jones wanted $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall, and I did hear that rumor. I did hear that the UFC said yes, but it is not true. Dana contacted me and said that the rumor is bullsh*t, so I feel obligated to tell everybody that it was a fake rumor. I don't even remember who told me it."

Catch Rogan's comments here (1:47:30):

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Joe Rogan discusses use of plant-based psychoactives to treat mental illness

Joe Rogan has long been an advocate for alternative medical products and recently offered his take on alkaloid, Ibogaine, a plant-based substance that is used to treat mental illness and addiction.

During episode #2251 of JRE, Rogan spoke to former US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and former chairman of the Kentucky Opioid Commission W. Bryan Hubbard. Much of the focus of their conversation was about alternative ways to treat mental illness, which soon led to discussion about Ibogaine.

Hubbard stated that Ibogaine is proven to help treat mental illness and opioid addiction but remains banned from being offered as a viable treatment. Rogan then weighed in, questioning why Ibogaine is banned if it could be effective:

"Ibogaine has the unique ability to restore the brain's dopamine and serotonin production to its pre-opioid exposure levels within 36 to 48 hours. Thereby fully resolving physiological opioid dependence with a single administration for 80% of individuals the first time. That number goes to 97% with a second supportive dose."

Catch Rogan's comments here: