Jon Jones expressed frustration towards Dana White for denying him the opportunity to participate in the upcoming prestigious White House event. Despite retiring recently after claiming the heavyweight title by defeating Ciryl Gane and Stipe Miocic, Jones did not commit to a bout against Tom Aspinall. Aspinall was later promoted to undisputed champion, prompting Jones to re-enter the testing pool due to Donald Trump’s plans to host a UFC event at the White House.
During the UFC 318 post-fight press conference, White indicated that Jones would not be featured at the anticipated event, citing concerns about potential risks. In response, Jones, also known as ‘Bones,’ expressed disappointment but affirmed his dedication to training and readiness for a fight selected by the promotion for July.
Following Trump’s announcement of a UFC event at the White House, Jones expressed his desire to participate in the groundbreaking occasion. While no official confirmation has been made by the UFC, Jones remains hopeful about competing on the Washington card. He hinted at the possibility of this being his final fight but left room for speculation regarding his future in the sport.