Overview

• White reiterated after UFC 319 that he would not book Jones for the July 4, 2026 card, pointing to years of legal issues, failed tests and late cancellations.
• The UFC continues planning the America 250 event for the White House South Lawn with site renderings prepared and a meeting set with President Trump later this month for approval.
• Jones re-entered the USADA testing pool after the White House plan was announced and posted that he is still training and optimistic, while acknowledging the decision rests with White.
• White said he has not spoken with Jones and indicated he trusts Conor McGregor to show up more than Jones, with both stars back in the anti-doping program.
• Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall said he is not interested in facing Jones at the White House card as organizers have yet to finalize any matchups.