Overview

• Tom Aspinall said the idea of facing Jon Jones “has spent zero seconds” in his mind and that he is wholly focused on preparing for Ciryl Gane.
• Ariel Helwani reported that Jones briefly accepted a roughly $30 million offer to fight Aspinall before withdrawing his commitment.
• Jones has re-entered the USADA testing pool, signaling interest in returning for a proposed UFC card at the White House in July 2026.
• UFC CEO Dana White has voiced hesitation about placing Jones in marquee spots after his contractual flip-flop and past controversies.
• The UFC’s new $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount will eliminate traditional pay-per-view in January 2026, reshaping how future events are organized and compensated.