‘It’s a wild sport’… Jon Jones shares his thoughts on Dana White’s ‘dangerous’ Power Slap promotion

Jon Jones has mixed feelings about Dana White's side hustle.

Besides running the UFC, Dana White owns another $750 million company that is taking the world by storm.

The MMA mogul founded Power Slap in 2022. In White's slap fighting competition, competitors take turns punching each other in the face with an open hand. The winner will be determined by knockout or jury decision.

Power Slap has received millions of views on social media, but the controversial sport has faced heavy criticism from fans, fighters and medical professionals concerned about brain trauma.

Dana White's Power Slap League.

Jon Jones shares his thoughts on Power Slap

Jon Jones is fresh off a sensational knockout victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309

Ahead of the legend vs. legend clash, 'Bones' spoke with MMA personality Nina-Marie Daniele, who is known for asking crazy questions during her entertaining interviews.

The former Playboy model is a Power Slap fan, so she was curious to hear what the greatest MMA fighter of all time thinks about White's new promotion.

“Honestly, I support everything Dana White does,” Jones said.

“It's different, but different doesn't necessarily mean bad. It gives some tough guys a shot at fame. What they do with their fame is up to them.

“It entertains people, it gives people a home. There are different strokes for different people. But yes, I think it is very dangerous.”

'You get a blow and that is something I don't fully support. It's a wild sport. But I respect you guys, I really do, because it takes some balls to stand there and get punched in the face in front of the whole world.

What's next for Jon Jones?

Jon Jones has made it very clear who he wants to fight next.

The UFC heavyweight champion has gone out of his way to distance himself from a fight with interim titleholder Tom Aspinall as he talks about a potential clash with light heavyweight king Alex Pereira.

Dana White insists Jones vs Pereira won't happen next, and Aspinall has revealed talks are currently underway over his long-awaited shot at the legitimate heavyweight title.

After suggesting he could retire if he doesn't get the opponent he wants, Jones recently gave a positive update on his fighting future.

“Right now, the UFC and I are in discussions to see what happens next,” he told The Schmo.

“I'm back in the gym, I'm training, I feel really great. The support of the team, they are right behind me, and we will be ready for any opportunity that comes our way,” said Jones.

“There is one [money figure]but I'm not going to talk about that publicly. We'll just have to wait and see. I will more than likely participate in 2025.”

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