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Jon Jones says retirement is on hold after another conversation with UFC executive Hunter Campbell, signaling a potential return while he currently focuses on coaching Gable Steveson, despite earlier retirement claims and a White House card that never came to be.
Jon Jones says he is retiring from fighting after being unable to headline UFC's White House event; he claims his gloves are hung up and he’s moving on to business, following a 2024 return and his last Octagon appearance against Stipe Miocic amid Dana White’s refusal to include him on the White House card.
Dana White told reporters that Jon Jones won’t be on the UFC White House card due to reliability concerns, despite Jones claiming a $15 million offer; White says negotiations produced other matchups and, with the card finalized, Jones isn’t participating.
Matt Brown argues that the UFC isn’t at a breaking point over fighter pay despite star grievances (Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey) and high-profile pay disputes; while Netflix-backed events and MVP signings like Diaz’s deal complicate the landscape, the UFC remains the dominant promotion with exclusive contracts, and Brown suggests only a major legal/market shake-up could truly threaten its position.
Jon Jones says he was negotiating to fight on the UFC’s White House card but was offered only about $15 million, far below the roughly $30 million reportedly offered to face Tom Aspinall. Dana White had claimed Jones wasn’t seriously considered for the event, and Jones even asked for his release after the dispute. The White House card ultimately wasn’t Jones’s fight, instead Pereira faced Ciryl Gane for an interim heavyweight title.
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier coached Russia’s ALF Reality Global 3, a TUF-like reality show, when a contestant named Sergei grabbed a knife after a tense altercation. Jones wrestled the knife away, describing it as an extremely tense moment that made everyone feel unsafe. Cormier considered leaving, but Jones persuaded him to stay and finish filming as the incident was contained.
Jorge Masvidal argues Jon Jones deserves a big payday and a high-profile final fight, praising Jones as one of the greatest while noting UFC business realities. He suggests finding a major heavyweight matchup for Jones rather than sidelining him for the White House card and emphasizes the need to give the longtime champ a deserved paycheck before retirement.
Daniel Cormier nearly quit the Russian reality show ALF MMA with Jon Jones after a chaotic episode where a fighter grabbed a knife during a brawl; safety concerns intensified as bottles flew and assistants intervened, but Jones helped de-escalate the situation and both coaches ultimately stayed on the show.
Sean O’Malley says Conor McGregor, Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey have legitimate pay concerns but fighters should recognize the platform the UFC provides; he questions how they'd fare outside the promotion, notes Covington’s criticisms, and highlights his own June 14 White House lineup bout against Aiemann Zahabi, joking that he’d likely make more money outside the UFC.
Ronda Rousey used a Netflix press event for her fight with Gina Carano to rail against UFC fighter pay, arguing many fighters, even top ones, live at poverty level despite the company’s huge earnings (about $7.7 billion); the piece also notes Jon Jones’ request to be released from his UFC contract amid a dispute and Dana White’s claim that Jones wasn’t in contention for the UFC White House card due to arthritis.
Tom Aspinall publicly backs Jon Jones, criticizing the UFC for underpay and suggesting Jones deserves top compensation after Jones requested to be released from his UFC contract following being left off the UFC White House event; Aspinall points to Jones’s long-standing revenue impact and cites a reported $30 million offer to fight him, reflecting their ongoing feud.
Former UFC champion Jon Jones asked for his release from the UFC amid a public dispute with Dana White over negotiations for the White House card, claiming he was lowballed while White said Jones would not be on the June 14 event; Jones cited ongoing contract talks and his hip issues as context, as the card ultimately features Illia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title while Jones had previously turned down big offers.
Dana White says Jon Jones was never slated to fight on the White House card, even though Jones claimed negotiations occurred. White acknowledges conversations with many fighters, but insists Jones wouldn’t be booked for the event. UFC Freedom 250’s co-main features Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira for the interim heavyweight title, with the heavyweight division highlighted on the card.
Jon Jones vented on social media after Dana White left him off UFC’s White House card, calling the decision painful and signaling a possibly turbulent end to his career, while fans largely dismiss his complaints and the chance of a Farewell fight with Pereira appears slim.
Dana White said Jon Jones was never considered for UFC's White House card, a claim Jones publicly disputed; the June event will instead feature Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, with Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane serving as the co-feature for the interim heavyweight title, while Jones remains inactive since 2024 amid retirement talk.