6月14日のホワイトハウスカードから除外されたことを受けてJon JonesのUFC契約解除要求をめぐる騒動が激化する中、Daniel CormierやFrancis Ngannouら支持者が同情の声を上げ、一方Ronda RouseyとTom AspinallはUFCの報酬と契約に対するファイターの広範な不満を指摘している。
UFCからの公開解除要求をJon Jonesが出した——歴史的なUFC Freedom 250: The White Houseカードへの出場交渉が、彼が低額オファーと呼んだ提案で決裂した後——余波で、ファイターと団体間の緊張を強調する新たな反応が出てきた。初期の争点やJonesおよびUFC CEO Dana Whiteの声明の詳細は過去の報道を参照のこと。
Xでのホワイトハウス招待見送り後のJon JonesのUFC契約解除要求に対する反応には、Francis Ngannouによる3000万ドル以上の華麗なる退出擁護やTom AspinallによるUFCのJonesへの金銭的敬意への疑問などの強い支持があり、一方懐疑派は戦闘回避や契約途中の解除要求を批判；ファイターペイ問題への同情からUFCの義務擁護まで感情が幅広い。
Francis Ngannou just came out in support of Jon Jones after he asked to be released from his UFC contract 👀
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) 2026年3月10日
“You deserve that $30M+ after everything you’ve done for the sport, and they should be rolling out the RED CARPET for you.” pic.twitter.com/CWhcdwWXze
Tom Aspinall defends Jon Jones and fighter pay in the UFC:
— MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) 2026年3月11日
“Why is the UFC not giving Jon the respect financially?” pic.twitter.com/GvyEmInufF
Jon Jones signed an 8 fight contract with the UFC in 2023.
— MagicM (@MagicM_MMABets) 2026年3月11日
Then Jon as the champion ducked Aspinall for about 18 months.
Now wants to be released or paid 30M.
Media will tell you he is basically kidnapped.
They hate me for speaking the truth this happened to Jesus too.
Jon Jones released a statement on X in response to Dana White's comments about him never being an option to fight at the White House.
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) 2026年3月9日
He has asked for his release from the UFC. pic.twitter.com/PK6u07EezT
Jon Jones has asked to be released from his UFC contract
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) 2026年3月9日
This comes after he was not included in the final line-up for the White House card
(via @JonnyBones) pic.twitter.com/jI4jrKI372
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President Trump was set to mark his 80th birthday on June 14 with a UFC event on the White House lawn as part of celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary. The card of seven fights faced a one-hour delay due to thunderstorms. Officials and organizers prepared for the event despite weather concerns.
Sean Strickland said he is not upset about missing an invitation to a UFC event at the White House this Sunday. The fighter explained that he received a call from the UFC informing him he was not cleared by White House officials.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed its card for the Freedom 250 event following weigh-ins on Sunday.