New unsealed documents from the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the UFC have shed light on promotional CEO, Dana White’s reaction to heavyweight champion, Jon Jones’ refusal to sign a contract extension for a pay rise in order to rematch former three-time title challenger, Alexander Gustafsson in an immediate rematch back in 2014 following their close outing at UFC 165.
Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion and the current heavyweight champion, has been sidelined since March of last year, landing the vacant divisional crown with a stunning opening round guillotine choke submission win over former interim titleholder, Ciryl Gane.