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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.
At a press conference promoting her upcoming MMA fight against Gina Carano, former UFC champion Ronda Rousey expressed surprise at Dana White's continued involvement with the organization and sharply criticized its parent company, TKO Group, for prioritizing greed over fighter welfare. Rousey highlighted the UFC's new $7.7 billion deal with Paramount and argued that it should lead to better pay for athletes. She described the UFC as now one of the worst places for fighters to earn a living.
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At a press conference in Los Angeles on March 10, 2026, Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul of Most Valuable Promotions sharply criticized the UFC's business practices and fighter compensation while promoting the upcoming Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA bout. Rousey described the UFC as one of the worst places to make a living, highlighting its $7.7 billion valuation and shift toward shareholder priorities. The event underscores growing discontent among former UFC figures as MVP launches its first MMA card on Netflix.