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Jon Jones requests UFC release after White House snub
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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.
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.
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Following yesterday's reveal of the UFC Freedom 250 fight card for the June 14, 2026, White House event, CEO Dana White denied rumors of a scrapped Islam Makhachev-Ilia Topuria main event and responded to backlash from excluded fighters Jon Jones and Conor McGregor, amid details of last-minute changes during a Power Slap event.