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Reactions to Jon Jones' UFC release demand after White House snub
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As fallout from Jon Jones' request for a UFC contract release intensifies following his exclusion from the June 14 White House card, supporters including Daniel Cormier and Francis Ngannou have voiced sympathy, while Ronda Rousey and Tom Aspinall highlight broader fighter discontent with UFC pay and contracts.
Former UFC champion Jon Jones has publicly requested his release from the promotion following a dispute with CEO Dana White over his exclusion from the upcoming White House event. Jones claims negotiations for a spot on the June 14 card were ongoing until a lowball offer ended talks, while White insists Jones was never seriously considered due to health concerns. The feud highlights tensions between the fighter and the UFC amid Jones' storied career.
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UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has voiced strong support for Jon Jones amid the latter's contract dispute with UFC CEO Dana White over the June 14, 2026, White House event. Aspinall questions why the promotion isn't offering Jones the financial respect he deserves, citing past high-value offers.