Former UFC and ONE flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson spoke out against the participation of Conor McGregor and Jon Jones at the UFC event held at the White House.
Demetrious Johnson
I don’t like when someone’s sitting there iced, picking and choosing what they want to do. Maybe they earned that right, I don’t know – but the guys fighting their a–es off right now should get first dibs. We don’t need Conor on the White House card. Even Jon Jones – as great as he is – shouldn’t get that spot over active fighters who are putting in the work.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the UFC event at the South Lawn of the White House, dedicated to America’s 250th anniversary, will take place on June 14.
Conor McGregor last fought in the octagon in July 2021 at UFC 264, losing to Dustin Poirier by technical knockout (leg injury) in the first round. His record includes 22 wins and six losses.
Jon Jones last fought in November 2024 at UFC 309, defeating Stipe Miocic by technical knockout in the third round. Jones’ record is 28 wins, one loss, and one no-contest.
