UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is enjoying his leverage in negotiations for a potential fight with interim champion Tom Aspinall, according to Chael Sonnen. Sonnen believes Jones, for the first time, holds significant power in a matchup fans highly anticipate. While Jones' past fights haven't generated massive PPV buys or merchandise sales, this fight offers him unique leverage. Despite Jones' public pronouncements, Sonnen thinks he will ultimately accept the fight, viewing his current behavior as playful negotiation.

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