Jon Jones appears to be considering a return to mixed martial arts competition, potentially motivated by a significant upcoming opportunity.
This opportunity arose after President Donald Trump announced plans for a UFC event to be held at The White House on Independence Day 2026. The news generated excitement among various fighters, including Conor McGregor, who expressed interest in fighting on the proposed card.
Jones, aged 37, who previously announced his retirement in June, has now hinted at a potential comeback. The former champion in both the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions commented on social media, posing the question, “Fighting at The White House?”
Adding fuel to the speculation, Jones subsequently posted that he “Just re-entered the testing pool,” adding that he “Figured we’d keep everyone’s options open.”
Jones announced his retirement on June 21 following a period of relative inactivity since 2020, during which he claimed the UFC heavyweight title but competed only twice. Throughout this time, he drew frequent criticism for not facing interim champion Tom Aspinall, who had vocalized his desire for a unification bout. Following Jones`s retirement, Aspinall was elevated to undisputed champion status.
President Trump would likely welcome Jones`s participation in the event. The text states the president was present at Jones’s most recent fight mentioned (UFC 309, where he reportedly defended his title against Stipe Miocic). According to the account, Jones celebrated by mimicking one of Trump’s signature dances and later met the president at cageside.
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