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Mixed martial arts legend Jon Jones ended his retirement from UFC<\/a> simply because he wanted a spot on the “Freedom 250” fight card at the White House in June.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But, when UFC CEO Dana White<\/a> announced the card during UFC 326 this past weekend, Jones wasn\u2019t among the fighters. As a result, he has requested a release from his UFC contract.\u00a0<\/p>\n

White was candid when asked about Jones following the UFC 326 card.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“Never, ever, ever, which I told you guys a hundred thousands times, was Jon Jones ever even remotely in my mind to fight at the White House,” White explained, per CBS Sports<\/a>. “Some guy with Meta Glasses filmed him talking about his hips \u2013 that his hips are so bad. And I don\u2019t know if you guys saw that flag football game where he can barely run. Jon Jones retired because of his hips. He\u2019s got arthritis in his hips. Apparently, doctors say he should have a hip replacement.”<\/p>\n

White added that “the Jon Jones thing is bulls—,” saying that he texted the fighter\u2019s lawyer saying he would never be on the White House card despite Jones saying he was in negotiations for it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Meta Glasses incident White is referring to came from a viral video, where Jones, unaware he was being filmed, discussed issues with his hips to a fan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Monday, Jones composed a thorough response to White\u2019s comments about him and the White House<\/a> card. He previously posted and deleted social media explanations, but Monday\u2019s appeared to be his final statement on the matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Yes, I have arthritis in my hip, and it\u2019s painful, but that doesn\u2019t mean I can\u2019t fight,” Jones, who retired as heavyweight champion in 2025, said. “So let me get this straight, if I had accepted the lowball offer, suddenly my hip would be fine, and I\u2019d be on the White House card? That doesn\u2019t make sense. I even received stem cell treatment last week to get ready for the White House card, and training camp was scheduled to start today. I was preparing to be ready.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I understand business deals fall through sometimes, but going out publicly and saying things that aren\u2019t true isn\u2019t right. After everything I\u2019ve given to the UFC, the years, the title defenses, the fights, hearing that I\u2019m \u2018done\u2019 is disappointing. Especially when, as recently as Friday, the UFC was calling me trying to get me on that White House card for a much lower number.”<\/p>\n

Jones finished his statement by saying he “respectfully” asks to be released from his UFC contract.<\/p>\n

“No more spins, no more games. Thank you to the real fans who know what\u2019s up,” he wrote.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The UFC did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

Jones is considered one of the best UFC fighters of all time, owning a 28-1-1 record, which includes his last bout with Stipe Miocic, knocking him out to take the heavyweight title belt. He is also a two-time light heavyweight champion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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