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Jon Jones Confirms He Rejected $30 Million Aspinall Bout, Targets Pereira on White House Card

He casts his comeback as legacy‑driven, favoring a White House fight with Alex Pereira instead of Tom Aspinall.

Overview

  • Jones said on Geoffrey Woo’s podcast that he declined a reported $30 million unification offer because money is no longer his priority.
  • He re‑entered the UFC drug‑testing pool and is training with an eye on the planned White House event in June 2026.
  • Jones named Alex Pereira as his preferred opponent, citing the champion’s global profile and “it” factor as better for his legacy.
  • He outlined a shared game plan for Pereira and Aspinall, aiming to strike until an opening appears, then take the fight to the ground for a submission or TKO.
  • UFC CEO Dana White remains hesitant to book Jones for the White House card, noting past unreliability, though he confirmed a recent phone call in which Jones apologized.