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Dana White Takes Shot at Jon Jones Ahead of UFC White House Card

Dana White Takes Shot at Jon Jones Ahead of UFC White House Card

Summary

The UFC Freedom 250 event will take place at the White House on June 15, featuring two championship fights. Dana White, UFC president, criticized Jon Jones, who lost his heavyweight title and wants to leave UFC, while praising Alex Pereira’s chance to win a third title and become the greatest UFC fighter.

Key Facts

  • UFC Freedom 250 is scheduled for June 15 at the White House.
  • The main fight is Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight championship.
  • The co-main fight is Alex Pereira vs. Cyril Gane for the heavyweight championship.
  • Jon Jones was stripped of the heavyweight title after UFC 309 when Dana White said Jones retired.
  • Jon Jones is still under contract but wants to leave UFC and fight Francis Ngannou under Jake Paul’s promotion.
  • Dana White said if Pereira wins a third world title, he will surpass Jon Jones as the greatest UFC fighter.
  • Alex Pereira has already won middleweight and light heavyweight titles in UFC.
  • Dana White previously called Jon Jones the best pound-for-pound fighter ever.
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