Jon Jones Says He Wants UFC Release After Being Denied White House Card Spot
Jon Jones requested his UFC release following a public dispute with Dana White and expressed interest in competing in Real American Freestyle wrestling.
yardbarker.comCom reported. Jones appeared on the Netflix broadcast for MVP MMA: Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano while announcing his desire to fight outside the promotion. He has contacted a high-profile lawyer as he pushes to leave the organization.
Jones has been coaching Gable Steveson, a 2020 Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling, at the beginning of Steveson’s MMA career. Steveson recorded a debut victory at RAF 09 on Saturday night. After that bout, Jones told Chael Sonnen on stage: “Guys, I will say it’s so good to be back with the wrestling community.
I love you guys and I miss you guys. ” Jones has also hinted at boxing under the IBA banner while expressing openness to a wrestling match in Real American Freestyle. ” The UFC has allowed other contracted athletes to compete in RAF events, though it remains unclear whether the promotion would extend the same permission to Jones given the current state of his relationship with Dana White.
The article was originally posted on Bloody Elbow by Harvey Leonard and last updated May 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET.
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