Jon Jones Challenges Dana White Over White House Card Exclusion and Requests UFC Release
Jon Jones fires back at Dana White after White House snub, asks for his release if UFC truly thinks ‘I’m done’
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Jon Jones has publicly responded to UFC CEO Dana White's claims that he was never in contention for the White House card fight. After failed negotiations, Jones expressed disappointment and requested his release from the UFC if they believe his career is over. He insists he was actively negotiating for the fight and is prepared to return to the octagon.
- 01Jon Jones disputes Dana White's claim that he was never in contention for the White House card.
- 02Jones claims he was negotiating with the UFC until recently and was offered a lowball deal.
- 03He has undergone stem cell treatment for his hip and was preparing for a return to fighting.
- 04Jones has requested his release from the UFC if they believe he is 'done' in his career.
- 05The UFC has booked Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane instead of Jones.
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Jon Jones, a former two-division champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has fired back at UFC CEO Dana White after White stated that Jones was never in contention for the White House card fight scheduled for June. Jones took to social media to clarify that he was in negotiations with the UFC as recently as a few days ago, but claims he was lowballed in the offer. Despite suffering from arthritis in his hip, Jones insists he is ready to fight and has even received stem cell treatment to prepare for the event. Following White's public comments about his career, Jones expressed disappointment and stated that if the UFC believes he is 'done,' he requests to be released from his contract. This latest development comes after the UFC booked Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane for an interim heavyweight title fight, sidelining Jones from the card he hoped to join.
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