Jon Jones still wants UFC White House spot despite arthritis issues
After confirming his arthritis issues, UFC veteran Jon Jones made it clear that he is still hoping to compete at the White House this summer.
For the longest time now, Jon Jones has been one of the biggest names in all of mixed martial arts. However, while he will be remembered as one of the greatest of all time when it’s all said and done, he will also be remembered as one of the most controversial figures in the history of combat sports.
Recently, Jon Jones has been pretty much begging Dana White to give him a place on the UFC White House card. Understandably, Dana has been a bit hesitant as a result of Jon’s many personal issues over the years, with the trust seemingly being broken between them.
In a video that has gone viral in recent days, Jon Jones confirmed that while he wants to fight again, he is dealing with a notable injury.
Jon Jones is hungry for UFC White House spot
“Looks like a private conversation I had at DBX 5 in Houston made its way out into the wild,” Jones told TMZ Sports. “It happens. Like most fighters, we deal with injuries quietly sometimes, and like in my case, for years. A lot of us walk around limping most days, paying the ultimate price for our health.”
“If you’re wondering whether it’s true, it is,” Jones said. “I’m grateful for all my battle scars, and if I could do it all over again, I absolutely would without hesitation. It’s been what I wake up for in my career every day.
“Even after becoming one of the most accomplished fighters in the history of the sport, my critics still give me grief about slowing down over the past few years. That’s called living to fight another day, taking the lessons learned and applying them to business instead of the octagon. It’s called evolution.”
“The UFC knows the extent of my arthritis,” Jones said. “They also know that if I were to put it all on the line one last time and endure that level of pain, the reward would have to be something special and something more than a fat payday. For me, that was and is still the White House.”
Quotes via MMA Junkie
