Dana White makes Jon Jones U-turn for UFC White House card
Jon Jones could feature on the UFCās historic White House card after all.
Speaking during an event at a casino in New Hampshire on Saturday, āBonesā said: "Iām in negotiations with the UFC about this White House thing as well.
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Jones initially retired last June but could make his return to the octagon a year laterCredit: GETTY
"Iām a very, very proud American, and I cannot wait to represent one more time.
āSo, weāll see what happens.ā
What has Dana White previously said about Jones at the White House?
Jonesā comments seemingly hint at a sensational backflip from UFC boss Dana White, who claimed last July the all-time great would not be a part of the event.
At the time, White claimed he ācanāt riskā putting Jones in a headline bout at the White House and āhave something go wrong.ā
White later doubled down on his stance, claiming Jonesā odds of featuring at the White House stood at āa billion to oneā.
Yet Jonesā latest revelation may indicate White, who has consistently labelled the 38-year-old as the āgreatest of all timeā, has had a re-think about his initial stance.
Who could Jones fight at the White House?
Should Jones feature on the White House card, with the event expected to take place on June 14, one name stands out as a likely opponent: Alex Pereira.
The Brazilian vacated his UFC light-heavyweight title on Saturday as all signs point towards a move to the heavyweight division.
With Pereira no longer the champion, Jiri Prochazkaās scrap against Carlos Ulberg on April 11 will now be for the vacant light-heavyweight crown.
The Brazilianās desire to shift divisions could be because of the opportunity to create UFC history as the first ever three-division champion.
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Jones has never lost a bout by stoppage or decision in his glittering MMA careerCredit: Getty
Although it has not been made official, Pereira has long toyed with the idea of moving up to the heavyweights.
And there would be no bigger fight to mark his debut in the heaviest division than against Jones, who has not fought since he stopped Stipe Miocic in November 2024.
White himself has even opened the door for a showdown between āPoatanā and Jones at the White House.
Speaking to Complex in January, White was asked about the prospect of the fight and replied: "At 205 pounds? That would be a fight.
āBut can I count on Jon Jones? Canāt have Jon Jones doing something bad or pulling out of the f****** White House fight.ā
Why Pereira v Jones could top the White House bill and not Conor McGregor
A bout between Pereira and Jones would undoubtedly be the headline event at the White House now that Conor McGregor appears highly unlikely to feature.
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Pereira and Jones have long been touted for a clash of two titansCredit: Getty
McGregor was the leading contender to top the bill in what would have been his first fight since July 2021.
However, respected MMA journalist Ariel Helwani has since claimed the Irishman is more likely to return on the International Fight Week card on July 11 in Las Vegas.
āThereās a greater chance of him fighting on that card than on the White House card," Helwani said.
āBecause, as I have told you, thereās no money to be made from the White House event.
āIn fact, they keep touting the fact that there is money to be lost from the White House event.ā
SHITS a YEAR away anyway
Itās not this summer?!?
The problem is, PPV money is gone!!
Dana knows he needs the coke money.
Unless an unforseen injury occurs, Jones will make the walk. He definitely wants to fight at the White House.
Imagine how off the rails (while on some rails) heās gonna go when Alex ruins his āperfectā record of cheating and being victorious.
Itās not about injury itās legal shit he could get himself in. If he slaps the shit out of his wife then drives drunk and kills a little kid then gets out and fights with the cop, all caught on tape ā¦ theyād have to pull him lol.