Why Jake Paul Feels 'Bad' for Jon Jones and Reacts to Snub from UFC White House Card in New Video

Jake Paul continued his charm offensive on Jon Jones when speaking about Jones' absence from UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.

"I just feel bad when Jon Jones can't get out of his contract to be a free agent, to be able to provide for his family," Paul said starting at the 17:24 mark of his post-fight press conference after Most Valuable Promotions' MMA card on Saturday. "... The fact he wasn't on the White House card was very disappointing. He's a true All-American, one of the greatest of all time."

Paul added he chatted with Jones, who's "upset" with his current situation.

Citing Jones as an example, the MVP co-founder used the press conference as a way to basically pitch to prospective fighters. He emphasized how the promotion seeks to pay stars their full value and is willing to let them pursue ventures across combat sports.

"It's just tough over there and it just sucks for the fighters and their families and for their businesses and for their legacy. All of it," Paul said. "Capital is king and so when these fighters can't make money — they want to fight, they want to make the big fights happen — the fans lose and their families lose and the fighters feel insufficient."

Going back to last year, UFC president Dana White cast doubt on including Jones on the White House card, pointing to what he believed was a lack of trust with the former heavyweight and light heavyweight champion.

Yahoo Sports' Ariel Helwani reported in March there were discussions with Jones and the UFC about Freedom 250. The sides couldn't come to terms on the financial particulars:

The June 14 show will instead be headlined by a pair of championship bouts.

Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will fight for the undisputed lightweight crown. In addition, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will battle to determine an interim heavyweight champion as Tom Aspinall works his way back to competing.