UFC legend points out Dana White's inconsistency regarding Jon Jones and fighter pay.

Dana White at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Jorge masvidal He has, to say the least, a controversial opinion about the confusion involving Jon JonesDana White and the payment of MMA fighters. Recently, the former light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) and heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) champion came forward to explain that... real reason for his absence The offer for the UFC White House card was below expectations from the organization, a situation that, in the view of 'Jesus of the Streets', exposes the financial reality of the athletes.

During an appearance on the 'Death Row MMA' podcast, Masvidal reinforced the point by recalling that Dana White himself had already classified him. Jon Jones as one of the greatest fighters of all time. From this, he questioned the logic of payments in the organization, suggesting that if an athlete of that level does not receive what he considers fair, it is unlikely that other fighters would be properly valued.

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"It came from Dana White's own mouth that..." Jon Jones "He's one of the best fighters that ever lived. So, if the best fighter who ever lived isn't being paid what he deserves, who is?" he said. Jorge masvidal.

Jon Jones is out of the UFC White House

Jones celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/ufc

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According to Dana White, the reason for Jon Jones Not being scheduled for UFC Casa Branca, set for June 14th, is due to his unavailability to fight. Despite frequently campaigning for a fight, the former champion continues to recover from a hip injury. According to the organization's president, the fighter's name was never even considered for the card.

Given the situation, the UFC moved forward and decided... Ilia Topuria against Justin gaethje as the main fight of the event. Already Alex Poatán, who was mentioned by Jones as a possible opponent, faces Cyryl Gane in the co-main event.