“The Glazing is Over” – Dana White’s Hidden Details from Jon Jones Drama Revealed by MMA Insider

Popular UFC reporter talks about the behind-the-scenes negotiations that went on between Jon Jones and Dana White.

“The Glazing is Over” – Dana White’s Hidden Details from Jon Jones Drama Revealed by MMA Insider

Jon Jones is losing favour with Dana White (via MMA Fighting)

In the last few months, Jon Jones has been a constant center of attraction for his title unification bout with Tom Aspinall. As the interim champion, Aspinall is tired and frustrated of waiting for Jones and wants a solution. UFC CEO Dana White understands the significance of this mega fight, but there are some implications that aren’t in his hands.

Lately, Jones has been active on X, posting several updates regarding his UFC future and fighting Aspinall. During the UFC 316 post-fight presser, White claimed that Jones accepted the fight but also questioned his recent social media behavior. After that, Ariel Helwani shared more information on his show about what exactly happened behind the scenes regarding Jones.

They got him the money and he said yes then he said no. Since he said no, they have been trying to figure out a way to get him to this fight, one last time. He’s not interested in fighting Tom Aspinall. He’s making a mockery of his legacy…Whenever he(Dana White) comes out and tells the story of why this fight didn’t happen. He’s gonna say (Jones) agreed and then backed out. The glazing is over. He’s walking away so that he doesn’t have to fight Tom Aspinall.

Last year, before UFC 309, White was accused of overpraising Jones as his pound-for-pound number one fighter. Despite Jones’ inactivity, White still favored him over active champions like Islam Makhachev and the dangerous Alex Pereira. Many fans were frustrated by this, but White didn’t seem to care at that time, though things have changed now.

Over 180K fans have already signed a petition demanding Jon Jones be stripped of his UFC heavyweight championship title. Top contenders like Alexander Volkov and Curtis Blaydes expressed frustration as the heavyweight division continues to remain held up. In response to the backlash, Jones posted many clap-backs on X, stating clearly that he didn’t care about any of them.

Is Jon Jones ruining his legacy?

Jon Jones is widely considered the greatest UFC fighter ever, with unmatched skills, elite fight IQ, and dominant title reigns. He defeated legends, contemporaries, and rising stars, three generations of challengers, while adapting his game for every era and opponent flawlessly. Jones holds the record for most light heavyweight title defenses and has only one disqualification loss.

Jon Jones' legacy is being affected
Jon Jones’ legacy is being affected (via Imago)

His unique blend of wrestling, striking, and strategy helped him dominate for years, earning him a legendary mixed martial arts legacy. Jones was the perfect physical and mental specimen for MMA, inspiring countless fighters with his extraordinary skillset. However, recent accusations of ducking Tom Aspinall have led Ariel Helwani to question whether his legacy has been slightly tarnished.

He’s making a mockery of his legacy. Show me a great champion, who acted like this in their final chapter. This is forever why GSP will be my GOAT. The guy who represented the company and did the job in the cage. He never embarrassed himself, his country, the organisation. He always did the right thing.

Jones, despite being one of the most dominant fighters in UFC history, has faced numerous controversies that affect his legacy. Accusations of PED use, failed drug tests, and personal scandals have often overshadowed his incredible achievements inside the octagon.

In contrast, Georges St-Pierre maintained a clean, disciplined image throughout his career, avoiding controversy and earning universal respect from fans and fighters. Due to the same, many believe GSP’s legacy remains untarnished, while Jones’ controversies have kept him from surpassing St-Pierre in overall greatness. Jones knows his career is nearing the end and aims to retire on top and compensate for his shortcomings.