Jon Jones celebrates impact of UFC White House: ‘It makes me feel a lot more important’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Jon Jones expressed no resentment towards the UFC or Dana White for excluding him from the historic UFC White House event, despite initially wanting to participate after briefly announcing retirement in June 2025.
- Jones praised the event for elevating MMA's prestige, noting how the sport has evolved from being taboo to an honorable profession, and felt honored to be considered one of the best in its history.
- The UFC White House event featured a dramatic lightweight title unification, with Justin Gaethje knocking out Ilia Topuria, who suffered significant injuries and faces an uncertain return.
- Reflecting on his own career, Jones acknowledged the challenges of fame and personal setbacks but credited his support team for helping him stay grounded and motivated.
- Approaching his 39th birthday, Jones emphasized the difficulty of maintaining UFC champion status and expressed gratitude for his achievements in the sport.
