Chael Sonnen has called Dana White the 'Best CEO in America' after UFC 318.
The praise of the UFC Hall of Famer was not born from a love for Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3.
It was a response to Dana White who dreamed Jon Jones' dream to make a UFC communion in the White House in July 2026.
The UFC boss insisted that he 'cannot risk' that Jon Jones has such an important map Headliner after he recently fought with Tom Aspinall and retired, only to announce his return days later.
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Chael Sonnen impressed by Dana White's power game
Chael Sonen believes that the comments of Dana White na UFC 318 were absolutely genius.
'The American Gangster', however, it says that his old boss Jones did not really forbid from the UFC White House card.
“Dana White is the best CEO in America,” Sonen said about a good guy / bad guy.
“Your children will read about him from textbooks when they go to university, and he did nothing more than negotiate.
“If you look at what he did and how well he delivered that line, and it received a very fast response from Jon, and Jon still talks about the White House.
“Dana makes it very clear.” I like the idea of you, I'm not going to deny it. I like Tom's idea, I'm not going to deny it. I'm not going to wait. If you want to fight on that grass, I just have to see that you are willing to fight completely. “
“I think Jon vs. Tom is closer than ever before 2025.
How did Jon Jones respond to Dana White's comments?
On Sunday, Jones responded to White a comeback fight on the map of the White House.
The 38-year-old was 'disappointed', but hopeful that he could change the thoughts of the UFC CEO.
“I heard the comments made at the press conference last night,” Jones wrote on X.
I heard the comments made at the press conference last night. While I was a bit disappointed, I am still in the UFC drug test bath, keep training and keep training like a professional. I am ready for whatever comes.
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“While I was a bit disappointed, I am still in the UFC drug test bath, stay sharp and keep training like a professional. I will be ready for whatever comes.
“In a recent interview I shared that the chance to fight in the White House gave me a little deeper to fight for, a 'why' that goes beyond salary or belts. Fighting for my country gives me a greater goal!
“The silver lining in all this is knowing that the fans see my heart. They see that I am ready and willing to hire everyone, to represent my country on a historic stage.
“For me it has never been the opponent. I hunted Legacy, something timeless, something bigger than the moment.
“So for now I will continue to grind, stay patient and remain faithful. I am ready to fight on July 4.