Jake Paul Blasts Jon Jones' UFC Contract After Freedom 250 Snub on June 14 Card

7 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · May 17

Jake Paul said Jon Jones is "upset" and unable to become a free agent, calling his absence from UFC Freedom 250 at the White House "very disappointing."
Speaking after Most Valuable Promotions' MMA card, Paul used Jones' situation to criticize UFC pay and contract limits, arguing fighters cannot make the biggest bouts happen or maximize earnings across combat sports.
The June 14 event will instead be headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the undisputed lightweight title and Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for an interim heavyweight belt, with Tom Aspinall still working back.
Jones' omission follows months of uncertainty: Dana White had questioned trusting him for the card, and March talks between Jones and UFC reportedly broke down over financial terms.

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