Jon Jones Accepts Alex Pereira’s White House Challenge as UFC Weighs Superfight

Overview

• Jones posted that he would be "down" to face Pereira on the planned White House card in June 2026.
• He has reversed his retirement and re-entered the drug-testing pool as he targets a return.
• UFC approval is outstanding, with Dana White resisting Jones headlining the event and signaling Conor McGregor as a more likely choice, according to reporting.
• Any Jones–Pereira bout is expected to be non-title as Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane was ruled a no-contest and a rematch is anticipated in 2026, per reports.
• Following the no-contest, Jones updated his duck-themed profile image to add an eye patch in a jab at Aspinall.