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Why Is Jon Jones Not Fighting at UFC White House? Ariel Helwani Makes Bold Claim
UFC CEO Dana White denies Jon Jones' involvement and confirms ongoing talks with Conor McGregor, citing McGregor's hip issues and Jones' retirement status.
- On the reveal of UFC Freedom Fights 250 in Las Vegas, Dana White said 'Never, ever, ever-- which I told you guys 100,000 times-- was Jon Jones ever even remotely in my mind to fight at the White House.'
- Dana White framed the split by saying Jones is retired and a non-factor, adding he texted Jones' lawyer that the White House spot would "never going to happen ever," White said.
- The card itself shows Michael Chandler faces Mauricio Ruffy and Alex Pereira fights Ciryl Gane, while McGregor hasn't fought in over five years, and White said 'We are definitely talking to Conor'.
- As a result, the UFC will stage its White House card without Jones, as White publicly denied Jones was ever considered for the event, citing his 'billion‑to‑one' odds comment.
- Despite Jones' status, White said 'We are definitely talking to Conor' but provided no timeline or opponent for his return.
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Dana White Reveals Why Jon Jones White House Negotiations Failed in Major Career Update
UFC 326 was a revealing event not just for Charles Oliveira, but also for the White House card. After all, the entire main card was announced during the event. However, after the fights ended, Dana White sat down for the post-fight press conference with hordes of reporters surrounding him, and the truth about Jon Jones’ involvement in the card came to light. White recently revealed that one of the June 14 fights had been canceled. And Ariel Helw…
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The Independent (US)Dana White explains why Jon Jones is not part of UFC White House card
The legendary fighter was linked with the matchmaking for the iconic event, though White opted for Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane at the Freedom 250 event
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