US EditionJelly Roll: White House UFC Fight Plans ‘Awesome’
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 17 – Jon Jones reversed retirement to target the heavyweight title at the White House UFC event, expected to draw 20,000–25,000 fans as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration.
- In June 2025, Jon Jones surprised fans by stepping away from professional fighting, but he has since reversed that decision and plans to compete at the UFC event set to take place on the White House lawn in July 2026.
- Jones cut his retirement short after President Donald Trump announced a UFC fight card at the White House as part of the America 250 Independence Day celebration.
- Jones rejoined the UFC's anti-doping program and expressed eagerness to challenge whoever holds the heavyweight championship, currently Tom Aspinall, by the time of the event.
- Jones expressed that performing at such a prestigious event in the White House is incredibly meaningful to him, and he also stated his intention to challenge the current heavyweight champion by the end of the year.
- Jones’ planned return has renewed anticipation for a historic championship fight on an unprecedented stage, positioning the event as a landmark moment in UFC and American sports history.
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