Jon Jones Seeks Reconciliation with Dana White After Tom Aspinall Fight Controversy

8 months ago

Jon Jones Seeks Reconciliation with Dana White After Tom Aspinall Fight Controversy

Ex-UFC champion admitted fault for the Aspinall fight falling through, confirming he had a verbal agreement with UFC president White. “The way things went down, I was wrong,” Jones admitted, adding that he hopes to meet White in person, make amends, and make a return during the White House event, entertaining the fans and making major money for the sport.

By Afnan Chougle

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